Infineon Technologies is collaborating with Beijing-based Mobile Payment Solutions Co. Ltd. (MPS) on a new plug-and-play NFC security module. The smallest module in the series measures only 4 mm × 4 mm, making it a good fit for wearable electronics.
The MPS Boosted NFC security module series is well suited for wearable applications. At the core of the module is Infineon’s Boosted NFC Secure Element, which eliminates the need for the separate NFC controller that’s typically required with conventional solutions to utilize card emulation functionality in a device. The NFC antenna and antenna-matching components are included in the package, which reduces the PCB footprint by more than 75% percent (when you are using the smallest module of the series).
Running on a standard Java security card operating system, the Boosted NFC security module allows for the flexible loading of multiple Java-based applications (applets) on smart devices. While the Boosted NFC security module is an excellent option for new product designs, you could easily integrate it into existing designs to extend functionality to include secure payment.
The NFC security module’s main component is Infineon’s SLE78 security chip, which combines highest security performance with a storage capacity of more than 1 MB. This provides sufficient memory to securely store user credentials and run multiple applications, enabling a single device to replace a variety of cards (e.g., payment cards and public transportation tickets).
Source: Infineon Technologies
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