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Silicon providers that make tag ICs (transponders): NXP Semi- (formerly Phillips semiconductor) - most prominent being Mifare (14443A) Texas Instruments- (1569

by 18pfsmt 16y ago

Silicon providers that make tag ICs (transponders): NXP Semi- (formerly Phillips semiconductor) - most prominent being Mifare (14443A) Texas Instruments- (15693/ 14443B) Broadcom- through Innovision acquisition (14443B) Infineon- (1443B) they got the contract for US passports (I read and have a 500 page spec; NDA required)

18pfsmt 16y ago
Silicon providers that make reader ICs (transceivers): 1) NXP semi 2) Sony Felica- very guarded, about everything 3) Melexis- they allow TI to repackage, but their IC can be used to call commands of all kinds; it isn't clear their Ip rights beyond 14443B. French Telecom has IP rights here. Oops, I forgot: 4) Inside Contactless - French company (Visa is one strategic investor)