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VTAP50 embedded NFC reader module - USB & Serial



Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 20mm x 52mm (0.79in x 2.05in) with external antenna
Power Supply: 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
Mounting options: 4 x integrated mounting holes
Weight: 6g (0.21oz)
Operating conditions: -25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; optional conformal coating available

NFC Interface

Frequency/standards: 13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
Antenna(s): Use external antenna and tuned matching circuit
Read range: Using an external antenna will depend on antenna shape and size - typically 50mm (2in)
Mobile wallet compatibility:
  • Apple Wallet NFC cards (VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2 DESFire for Access/ID)
  • Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire)
  • Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire
  • Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2
  • Mobile device type detection
  • ECC key auto-selection and reporting
  • Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported
Card/tag compatibility:
  • UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types including NFC Type 1 (Topaz), Type 2 (MIFARE Ultralight & NTAG), Type 3 (FeliCa), Type 4 (DESFire, T=CL & HCE), Type 5 (ICODE) & MIFARE Classic;
  • NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4;
  • Block data from MIFARE Classic, Ultralight/NTAG (NFC Type 2) & ICODE (NFC Type 5);
  • Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight AES.
Other NFC modes: Dynamic NFC format NDEF tag emulation with smart write-back; GymKit handoff; NFC Forum connection handover (CH/TNEP)
Pass IDs: 6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
Encryption key slots key slots: 6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google ID keys); 9 x Application key slots (for MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultralight AES and/or OSDP secure channel)
Encryption algorithms: NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922

USB interface

USB device types (can enable/disable as required):
  • USB Mass storage (for easy configuration, key loading & firmware updates);
  • Human Interface Device (standard barcode reader/keyboard emulation);
  • USB Virtual COM port (for configuration, file transfer and command interface, including OSDP over USB COM)
Connectors: Micro USB socket and 8-pin captive cable connector for USB and RS-232 (2mm pitch)
Operating system support: Windows, Linux, MacOS full support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device and mass storage; Android support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device; iPhone and iPad support

Serial interface

Serial interface types: RS232 plus 3v3 serial on expansion connectors
Serial connectors: 8-pin captive cable connector, optional 12-pin expansion connector, both 2mm pitch, FFC connector
Serial mode features: External barcode scanner input, VTAP command and OSDP modes, including support for secure configuration, encryption key & firmware updates. 3v3 serial interface for comms with embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi

Other features

Operator feedback: Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from reader and/or connected device/application, with customised colours and buzzer frequency and sequences
Reader management: USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades
Input/Output options: Support for up to 255 serial RGB LEDs via expansion connector

Compliance / Certification

Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap; Requires certification tests with chosen antenna, such as permissive change to FCC modular certification of VTAP50-OEM and/or tests to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.

Manufacturer's part number: VTAP50-MOD
Country of origin: UK
HSF code: 8542390000

Manufacturer: Dot Origin (www.vtapnfc.com)

Connection Method: Serial or USB