NFC USE CASES FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

NFC USE CASES FOR INDUSTRIALAPPLICATIONSDecember 2016

AgendaSession 1st December:NFC use cases for industrial applications NFC technology essentials NFC Forum specifications Application examples NFC functionalities for industrial applications Product portfolio and support package1

NFC TECHNOLOGYESSENTIALS2

RFID, proximity cards and NFCRFIDProximity cardsNFC3Generic term forcontactless technologySubset of RFIDHF 13,56 MHzAdds a two-way communicationbetween NFC-enabled devicesWide reading range(few cm to several meters)Short reading range(few cm)NFC-enabled device can behave asa contactless smartcardStandardized inISO/IEC 18000Standardized inISO/IEC 14443Standardized inISO/IEC 18092 and ISO/IEC 21481

How is NFC different from or related to other wireless technologiesData Rate1 Gbps4G/ LTE100 MbpsWiFi10 MbpsBluetooth1 Mbps100 KbpsNFC0,01 m43GZigbee0,1 m1mGSM10 m100 m1 km10 kmRange

Near Field CommunicationInitiate interactions with a simple touchTechnology at a glance: Contactless proximity technology Standardized under ISO/IEC 18092 and ISO/IEC 21481 Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz Operating range: 10 cm (4 in) Max. speed: 424 Kbps Co-developed by NXP and Sony Origins in payment and access control Works with existing contactless infrastructureUnique benefits: Easy to use (“Tap to initiate an action”) Act of will Zero-power Highest security5

With NFC, you can interface any device to Any DeviceAnother DevicePowered by battery or mainsCan initiate NFC connectionEven battery-less devicesReads data in from device or writes data outSmall: typically 25 mm2 IC, 40x30mm antennaAn NFC-enabled phoneMany form factors 1 billion NFC phones onthe market (end of 2015)NFC card or tagMore than 2 billion piecesproduced per year6

NFC is ramping up 1 billion NFC phones installed base(end of 2015) Smartphone share expected tocontinue growing: 3 in 4 mobile phonesto come with NFC by 2018 5 billion NFC handsets will shipbefore 2019 2 billion NFC cards and tags per yearSource: NXP, ABI Research7

The three modes of NFC: a tap is all it takesRead/writePeer-to-peerCard emulationThe system performs the functions of acontactless readerEstablishes a two-way communicationchannel between a pair of NFC devicesThe system behaves as acontactless smartcard8

NFC passive communication scheme1. The initiator produces a 13.56 MHz carrier fieldThe field enables data exchanges and sends energy tothe target2. The initiator sends commandsThe initiator transfers data by directly modulating thefield3. The target respondsThe target transfers data by load-modulating the field9

NFC active communication scheme1. The initiator sends commandsThe initiator generates a 13.56 MHz carrier field, usesAmplitude Shift Key (ASK) modulation to sendcommands, then cuts the field2. The target respondsOnce the initiator cuts its field, the target generates itsown and uses ASK modulation to send responsesTo avoid collisions, only the sending device emits an electromagnetic field. The send/ receive roles are reversed as needed to support the transaction10

NFC FORUMLEADING THE WAY TO NFC INNOVATION11

NFC ForumLeading the way to NFC innovation The NFC Forum is a non-profit organization established topromote the use of NFC technology in consumer electronics,mobile devices, PCs, and more. The NFC Forum represents all of the world’s major: 12 Chip vendors. Payment service providers. Smart phone manufacturers. Mobile operating system providers.The NFC Forum missions are: Develop standards-based NFC specs. Encourage the development of products based on NFC Forumspecifications. Work to ensure that products claiming NFC capabilities comply withNFC Forum specs. Educate consumers and enterprises globally about NFC.

NFC Forum specification architectureBuild solutions and ensure the global interoperabilityCard emulationApplicationsRead & WritePeer-to-PeerApplication specifications (e.g. Connection Handover Protocol)RTD ( Text, URI,Smart poster )NDEFTag 1-5 TypeoperationActivityDigital protocolAnalog13SNEPLLCP

The 5 NFC Forum Tag TypesNFC-Forum compliant deviceRead & WriteType 1 TagISO14443-3A(Broadcom Topaz)14Type 2 TagISO14443-3A(MIFARE Ultralight& NTAG)Type 3 TagJIS X 6319-4(Sony FeliCa)Type 4 TagISO/IEC14443-4(MIFARE DESFire)Type 5 TagISO/IEC15693(ICODE)

NFC Forum specification architectureBuild solutions and ensure the global interoperabilityCard emulationApplicationsRead & WritePeer-to-PeerApplication specifications (e.g. Connection Handover Protocol)RTD ( Text, URI,Smart poster )NDEFTag 1-5 TypeoperationActivityDigital protocolAnalog15SNEPLLCP

Formats for data exchangeNFC data exchange format (NDEF) Specifies a common data format for NFCForum-compliant devices and NFC Forumcompliant tags. It is used to describe how a set of actions areto be encoded onto a NFC tag (e.g. open aURL, create an SMS, create an email, etc.). The benefit of using NDEF is that you do notneed to have custom software running on thetouching device.16

Formats for data exchangeNFC record type definition (RTD) Specifies the format and rules for building standard record types usedby NFC Forum application definitions and third parties that are basedon the NDEF data format. Common NFC record types: vCard: Stores contact information (e.g. electronic business cards) URI: Stores Universal Resource Identifiers (URIs), which include webaddresses and other network resources and files Text: Stores text strings in multiple languages. Smart poster: Stores text strings, URLs, SMS or phone numbers. Connection handover: Stores pairing with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or otherprotocols Device information: Stores basic details about the device mode and itsidentity.Signature: Provides an algorithm or certificate type for use as a digitalsignature* For more on these formats, check the NFC Forum website (nfc-forum.org)17

NFC Forum specification architectureBuild solutions and ensure the global interoperabilityCard emulationApplicationsRead & WritePeer-to-PeerApplication specifications (e.g. Connection Handover Protocol)RTD ( Text, URI,Smart poster )NDEFTag 1-5 TypeoperationActivityDigital protocolAnalog18SNEPLLCP

NFC Forum Connection Handover Protocol (CHP)Making device pairing with NFC really easyWithout NFC1. Keep the sensor power-on button pressed1. Tap phone to the sensor.2. Browse phone menu for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi settings2. Paired!3. Find Bluetooth device and write passcode or writeWi-Fi network credentials4. Paired!19With NFCPairing credentials are encoded andexchanged using NDEF messages asdefined by NFC Forum specifications

APPLICATION EXAMPLES20

NFC place in the Industry 4.0 picture Industry 4.0 relies on a number of technologiesthat add intelligence to production, inspection,security, service support and business operations. NFC is a welcome addition to the industrialenvironment, because it delivers new levels ofconvenience, communication, and configurability,such as: Better man-machine interfaces. Easy maintenance. Pairing, commissioning and parametrization ofmachinery and sensors. Authenticated tools. Late customization. Device-to-device communication, e.g. communicationwith battery-less or galvanicaly-isolated devices. Controlled access to restricted facilities and devices.21

NFC for machinery access rights controlUse casesTap-and-authenticate to machines.Restrict logical access to specialized machinery to only trained orskilled employees.BenefitsSet up individual profiles, personalize settings and adjustpreferences.Varying levels of authorized access.Increase productivity with faster access to specialized machinery. add picture NFC solutionsNFC frontends: CLRC663.NFC controller: PN7462, PN736x.Contactless card/token: MIFARE DESFire EV2, MIFARE Plus EV1.22Fig. Cleaning machine for professional use enabled with NFCtechnology. More info

NFC for access control into restricted areasUse casesSecuring and protecting access to an installation, warehouse,assembly line plant, datacenter, etc.BenefitsTime & attendance logging for secure areas.Remote key distribution management.Time-limited access for temporary personal.Reduce maintenance and replacement costs, with fewer lost ordamaged keys, cards or badges.NFC solutionsNFC frontends: CLRC663.NFC controller: PN7462, PN736x.Contactless smartcard: MIFARE DESFire EV2, MIFARE Plus EV1.Fig. Physical access control into datacenter facilities.23

NFC for extended user interface, parametrizationand zero-power configurationUse casesUse your smartphone as the configuration interface for products withrudimentary interface or completely sealed without user interface atall.Customize and personalize product settings with a single tap (e.g.adjust country settings, feature sets or firmware versions at the store).BenefitsHandle complex device settings easily on the phone/tablettouchscreen.Better accuracy adjustments than mechanical controls.Zero-power operation, the device can be unpowered.NFC solutionsNFC connected tags: NTAG I2C plus.24Fig. NFC-enabled timer relay. More info

NFC for easy troubleshooting andproduct diagnosticsUse casesUpgrade device firmware using the phone/tablet connection.Identify breakdown issue and bring the appropriatereplacements.Check warranty or product registration.Read product diagnostics before powering up the machinery.BenefitsEasy maintenance. No contact interface needed.Easily obtain product serial numbers, firmware version, repairhistory.Error logs or activity statistics can be read even when thedevice is completely dead and does not boot up anymore.UART service port replacement.NFC solutionsNFC connected tag: NTAG I2C plusFig. Use of a phone touchscreen for sealed device diagnostics25

NFC for easy commissioning of nodesto a wireless networkUse casesCommissioning of sensors and other nodes to a wirelessnetwork so they can be remotely managed and controlled.Configure sensors to trigger an alert when certain thresholdis reached.BenefitsFaster device pairing, avoiding manual settings,cumbersome button combinations or entering long codes.Make devices easier to use and reduce tech-support costs.Exchange credentials securely, just by tapping.Use NFC to pair any wireless networking standard.NFC solutionsNFC connected tags: NTAG I2C plusFig. Smart lighting system in a factory facility.26

NFC for authenticated tools and consumablesUse casesAuthenticate replacement parts and automatically adjust settings of the mainunit based on the accessory attached.Protect correct device functioning making sure that only original consumablesor tools are used for a given task.Identification of robot attachment.BenefitsEnsure authenticity and combat counterfeits of accessories or consumables.Boost manufacturing by automatically choosing the right tool every time.NFC solutions (shorter distances)NFC tags: NTAG21x, MIFARE Ultralight C.NFC frontends: MFRC630.NFC solutions (larger distances)NFC tags: ICODE SLIX, ICODE DNA.NFC frontends: SLRC610.27Fig. Robotic arm authenticating the right tool for each given task.

NFC for device-to-device communicationUse casesLet a fully sealed, battery-free sensor unit interact with the meterhousing.Record mechanical-stress readings on moving parts.Avoid galvanic connections by letting machines talk without wires.Devices next to each other with a need to communicate without cables.BenefitsThe device can remain completely sealed (e.g. water proof, dust proof,etc).Communication with sensors, parts or devices which can not beconnected through wires to the main unit (replaces cables for moving,rotating or sealed parts).NFC solutionsNFC connected tag: NTAG I2C plusNFC frontends: MFRC63028Fig. NFC-enabled wireless charger