FEIG Electronic Releases New Firmware to Support NXP MIFARE DESFire EV2 and NTAG 424 DNA 8. April 2019

FEIG ELECTRONIC announced the release of firmware version V.01.05.00 for their CPR74 NFC reader module to support high-level, cryptographic encryption functions of NXP Semiconductor’s MIFARE^® DESFire^® EV2 and NTAG^® 424 DNA product protocols.

Version V01.05.00 adds to the long list of transponders directly supported in the CPR74 which now includes MIFARE DESFire EV2, MIFARE DESFire Light and NTAG 424 DNA Authentication Chips; contactless IC’s that are designed for solution developers and system operators building reliable, secure, interoperable and scalable contactless solutions.

The CPR74 is a small, board-level OEM reader module measuring 50mm by 68mm.  It’s designed for embedded integration into terminals, kiosks, vending machines, turnstiles, and other devices that target smart card solutions in identity, access, loyalty, and micro-payment applications, in transport schemes and smart secure product tagging applications.

Read more in FEIG´s Press Release.