A 25 mm-sized NFC sticker with a NTAG216 chip is commonly used for storing digital business card data, for product identification, and for marketing purposes.
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NTAG216 is an NFC Type2 chip that operates at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, has a memory of 888 bytes, and it is compatible to the ISO/IEC 14443-3A standard. It has a 7-byte long unique ID number that cannot be changed and is usually used for identification purposes.
NFC Stickers for digital business cards
A digital business card is a business card that contains an NFC chip that can store user contact information. With our NFC stickers, you can transform your regular business card into a digital one and be able to transfer your contact information to another NFC phone with just a quick scan.
To encode the chips you have to do the following steps:
1. Install the
NFC tools application on your mobile phone:
2. Select Write - Add Record
3. Select Add Contact
4. Enter your details
5. Press Write and touch the phone to the digital business card
The NFC business card encoded with NFC Tools contains the following data:
- First Name Last Name
- Company
- Title
- Phone
- Email
- Web page
The content of the business card is saved in vCard format, also known as ‘VCF’ (Virtual Contact File).
We noticed that some iPhones still have issues reading the business cards created with Android OS, and so to avoid them you can store your VCF file to Google Drive or another location and encode the URL link into the chip. This way Android devices will use the stored contact information from a chip and iPhones will read the information from the internet.
NFC Stickers for product identification
NFC stickers are becoming very popular to store product information, and manufacturing or owner data. They are suitable for use in various products that are made from non-metallic materials. They are ideal for tracking electric appliances or tools with plastic housings, sporting equipment, automotive parts, and other assets.
Since NFC chips operate at a proximity range of up to 5 cm, the sticker has to be properly embedded in the product.
The 7 byte-long NFC chip unique ID number is public and often read as 14-character long ID number in HEX format like: “04 DA 47 B2 10 57 80.” This is the format which is used by NFC devices like mobile phones, tablets, and some NFC desktop readers. Some other readers have the possibility to adapt/change the reading format setting. There are also readers that read the ID number differently, but if they read the whole chip ID it can be transformed at a later stage within a software.
The chip ID is always easily readable with many NFC applications, and is visible to the public. The ID is usually used as an identifier which connects the product to the other information inside the manufacturer database.
The NTAG216 chips have a memory of 888 bytes for user data which can be password protected or locked with a special key. Some sample data are the following:
“Product_ID: FRE123456789DE; Production_Date:12.3.2021; Lot_No.:SI234543FT988G; Key_Parameters:15-A3-45-23-FE-67-54; Maintenance:1.3.2012,E12, E15,E56;15.4.2013, E12,E21,E35;15.4.2013,E12;12.9.2021; Product_Status: OK”
NFC chips can be used also for proof of ownership of sporting equipment. The manufacturer can use an ID chip for manufacturing purposes and product tracking, and the user can store and lock an ownership data like:
“This snowboard belongs to John Doe, 2803 Pike Street, San Diego, California, 92123, USA. If found, please call +1 858-597-5073.”
Options for customization (for pricing please send us an inquiry)
You are welcome to buy NFC stickers from stock, or send us an inquiry for customized NFC stickers. We can produce NFC stickers with another chip, customized dimension, shape, or material. We can print your company logo, serial numbers, or other information. We can add an on-metal later which protects the signal and allows the use of NFC stickers on metallic surfaces.
Our other customization services include:
- Numeration or personalization form Excel table
- Printing different kind of artworks, barcodes and QR codes
- Reading and printing the chip ID numbers in various formats
- Chip encoding – the content of digital business cards, writing custom data, change keys.
Reading test for 25 mm-sized NFC stickers with a NTAG216 chip
We have tested the NTAG213 cards with different kinds of readers and measured the reading distances. This is not an official test, but it was made to inform you what reading distances you may expect with your application.
The reading distance between the card and the reader is affected by many different factors, like the size of the antennas and quality of the chips, the interferences of metal, and electromagnetic signals, etc.
Technical specification for 25 mm-sized NFC stickers with a NTAG216 chip
Chip manufacturer: NXP Semiconductors
Chip: NTAG216
Standards: ISO/IEC 14443-3A (NFC Type 2).
Memory size: 888 bytes of data
Security: 7-byte long preprogrammed chip Unique ID number, ECC-based originality signature, 32-bit password protection to prevent unauthorized memory operations and Field programmable read-only locking function
Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
Reading distance: up to 10 cm (usually up to 5 cm)
Dimensions: round, diameter 35 mm
Thickness: 0.25±0.04mm
Material: Plastic, PET
These NFC stickers are not suitable for mounting on metallic materials. If you need to paste your stickers on metal, check our products with anti-metal protection.
Technical documentation for chips NTAG216 and software tools are available here:
https://www.nxp.com/products/rfid-nfc/nfc-hf/ntag-for-tags-labels/ntag-213-215-216-nfc-forum-type-2-tag-compliant-ic-with-144-504-888-bytes-user-memory:NTAG213_215_216
If you need a larger quantity or you are a reseller/integrator do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.