VTAP100 embedded NFC reader board - USB & Serial
Physical characteristics
Dimensions: 41mm x 79mm (1.61in x 3.11in), with integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Mounting options: 4 x removable mounting holes/lugs
Form factor: Populated PCB with holes for mounting
Power Supply: 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
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: Integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Read range: Typically 50mm (2in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag antenna
Mobile wallet compatibility:
- Apple Wallet NFC cards (Apple VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2/DESFire for Access/ID);
- Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire);
- Samsung Wallet NFC cards (Samsung VAS*, MIFARE2Go DESFire);
- Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire;
- Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2;
- Mobile device type detection and reporting;
- ECC key auto-selection and reporting;
- Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported.
*=Feature license required
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: 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 secondary 3v3 serial on expansion connector
Serial connectors: 8-pin captive cable connector, optional 14-pin expansion connector, both 2mm pitch
Serial mode features: External barcode scanner input, VTAP command and OSDP modes, including support for secure configuration, encryption key & firmware updates. Secondary 3v3 serial interface is suitable 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: Locally, via USB/serial interface, using config file, key and encrypted firmware files, with optional password lock. Remotely, using VTAP Cloud and VTAP Agent on Windows, individually or by fleet, including automatic firmware updates
Compliance / Certification
Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS; Will require certification tests in final enclosure to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.
Manufacturer's part number: VTAP100-OEM
Country of origin: UK
HSF code: 8471900000
Manufacturer: Dot Origin (www.vtapnfc.com)
Connection Method: USB