WIMA 2008 : NXP Semiconductors

Abstract:

Evolving from a combination of contactless identification and networking technologies, Near Field Communication (NFC) is a wireless connectivity technology that enables convenient short-range communication between electronic devices. NFC offers the ultimate in convenience for connecting all types of consumer devices and enables rapid and easy communication. NFC is central to NXP's vision of a world where everyone can always connect to information, entertainment and services - anytime and anywhere. Its intuitive operation makes it particularly easy for consumers to use, while its built-in security makes it ideal for payment and financial applications.

NFC chips can be integrated into a variety of devices, from mobile phones that enable payment to digital cameras that send their photos to a TV set or printer with just a touch. The possibilities are endless, and NFC is sure to take the complexity out of today’s increasingly sophisticated consumer devices and make them simpler to use.

Due to the growing interest in NFC technology over the past few years, NFC Forum has started to define specification bringing interoperability between devices and existing protocols. The overall architecture or system view around protocols, NFC Forum Middleware or JSR257 is completing the picture required to achieve various challenging use cases of the NFC ecosystem.

After introducing NFC technology, the presentation will address more in detail:
•    System view and protocols involved
•    Various use cases and the challenge to bring them together in one device
•    Possible stack partitioning (low-end to high-end) through the host interface
•    Software stacks (Software/Middleware) being involved in NFC device architectures