NXP IC solution for contactless
multi-application, high-speed
and secure smart cards
MIFARE DESFire™ EV1
MIFARE DESFire EV1 is ideal for solution developers and providers wanting to combine
and support multiple applications on one contactless smart card. It fully complies with
the requirements for fast and secure data transmission, flexible memory organization, and
interoperability with existing infrastructure.
Key applications
Advanced public transportation
Access management
E-Government incl. social services
Closed loop micro-payment
Loyalty programs
Key features
Fully ISO / IEC 14443 A 1-4 compliant
2/4/8-Kbyte EEPROM with fast programming
Secure, high-speed command set
High data rates according to ISO / IEC 14443-4:
up to 848 Kbit/s
Flexible file structure
Choice of open DES/2K3DES/3K3DES/AES
crypto algorithm in hardware
Anti-collision
Privacy protection
Unique 7-byte serial number (ISO cascade level 2)
Data integrity: CRC and bit counting on physical layer
Available in MOA4 modules or 8” sawn bumped wafer
Common Criteria certification: EAL4+ for IC HW and SW
MIFARE DESFire EV1 is based on open global standards for
both air interfaces and cryptographic methods. It is compliant
to all four levels of ISO / IEC 14443 A and uses optional
ISO / IEC 7816-4 commands.
Featuring an on-chip backup management system and the
mutual three pass authentication, a MIFARE DESFire EV1
card can hold up to 28 different applications and 32 files per
application. The size and access conditions of each file are
defined at the moment of its creation, making
MIFARE DESFire EV1 a truly flexible and convenient product.
Additionally, an automatic anti-tear mechanism is available
for all file types, which guarantees transaction oriented data
integrity. With MIFARE DESFire EV1, data transfer rates up
to 848 Kbit/s can be achieved, making fast data processing
possible. The chip’s main characteristics are denoted by its
name DESFire EV1, the first evolution of MIFARE DESFire:
DES indicates the commitment for high levels of security -
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MIFARE DESFire EV1 uses a DES, 2K3DES, 3K3DES and AES
hardware cryptographic engine for securing transmission data.
Fire reflects its outstanding position as a Fast, Innovative,
Reliable and Enhanced IC in the contactless proximity
transaction market.
MIFARE DESFire EV1 brings many benefits to end users.
Cardholders can experience convenient contactless ticketing
while also having the possibility to use the same device for
applications such as closed-loop payment at vending machines,
access management, loyalty or social services. In other words,
the MIFARE DESFire EV1 silicon solution offers enhanced,
consumer- friendly system design, in combination with
security and reliability. The 70 pF option enables read range
optimizations of small antenna form factors.
MIFARE DESFire EV1 delivers the perfect balance of speed,
performance, and cost efficiency. Its open concept allows
future seamless integration of other media such as smart paper
tickets, key fobs, and mobile ticketing based on Near Field
Communication (NFC) technology. It is also fully compatible
with the existing MIFARE™ reader hardware platform.
The MIFARE pedigree
NXP MIFARE is the leading open technology platform for
contactless ticket, card, and reader solutions. With more than
40 million reader core components and 3,5 billion smart card
ICs sold, MIFARE is a proven and reliable technology and
represents the largest installed base worldwide.
Compliant with the ISO / IEC 14443 A international standard,
MIFARE ensures that today’s infrastructure can easily be
upgraded. It enables service providers to expand their
transportation networks and to integrate additional services
such as payment systems for taxi fares, cinema and theatre
tickets, loyalty programs, access management, and parking.
All while reducing the total costs of operations.
Product Features
Memory
EEPROM Size [byte]
Write Endurance [cycles]
Data Retention [yrs]
Organization
RF-Interface
Acc. to ISO 14443 A
Frequency [MHz]
Baudrate [kbit/s]
Anticollision
Operating Distance [mm]
Security
Unique Serial Number [byte]
Random Number Generator
Access Keys
Access Conditions
DES & 3DES Security
AES Security
Anti-tear supported by chip
Special Features
Multi-application
Purse Functionality
Transaction Logging Capability
Secure Transport Transaction example
Related Transaction Time [ms]
Packaging
17 pF
Sawn Wafer Type Description
MOA4 Module Type Description
70 pF
Sawn Wafer Type description
MOA4 Module Type Description
MIFARE DESFire EV1 2 K
MF3 IC D21
2048
500 000
10
flexible file system
yes - up to layer 4
13.56
106 … 848
bit-wise
up to 100
7, cascaded
yes
14 keys per application
per file
MACing / Encipherment
MACing / Encipherment
yes
28 applications, MAD3
value file
record file
512 byte read
128 byte write
89
MIFARE DESFire EV1 4 K
MF3 IC D41
4096
500 000
10
flexible file system
yes - up to layer 4
13.56
106 … 848
bit-wise
up to 100
7, cascaded
yes
14 keys per application
per file
MACing / Encipherment
MACing / Encipherment
yes
28 applications, MAD3
value file
record file
512 byte read
128 byte write
89
MIFARE DESFire EV1 8 K
MF3 IC D81
8192
500 000
10
flexible file system
yes - up to layer 4
13.56
106 … 848
bit-wise
up to 100
7, cascaded
yes
14 keys per application
per file
MACing / Encipherment
MACing / Encipherment
yes
28 applications, MAD3
value file
record file
512 byte read
128 byte write
89
MF3ICD2101DUD/05
MF3MOD2101DA4/05
MF3ICDH2101DUD/05
MF3MODH2101DA4/05
MF3ICD4101DUD/05
MF3MOD4101DA4/05
MF3ICDH4101DUD/05
MF3MODH4101DA4/05
MF3ICD8101DUD/05
MF3MOD8101DA4/05
MF3ICDH8101DUD/05
MF3MODH8101DA4/05
MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire are tradesmarks of NXP Semiconductors N.V.
www.nxp.com
© 2010 NXP Semiconductors N.V.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The
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may be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any consequence of its use. Publication thereof
does not convey nor imply any license under patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights.
Date of release: November 2010
Document order number: 9397 750 17024
Printed in the Netherlands
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