NFC Tags

Explanation of NFC tags and chip stickers used for NFC touch points.

Many NFC chip stickers (NFC Tags) are compatible with both iOS and Android devices as long as they adhere to NFC Forum standards. Here are some common types and brands of NFC tags that work on most Apple and Android devices:

Common Types of NFC Tags

Tag Type	Tag Description
NFC Forum Type 1 Tags	Typical Chip Topaz 512 Storage Capacity 96 bytes to 2 kilobytes Chip Features Slower read/write speed, but cost-effective
NFC Forum Type 2 Tags	Typical Chip NXP MIFARE Ultralight, Ultralight C Storage Capacity 48 bytes to 2 kilobytes Chip Features Moderate read/write speed, widely used
NFC Forum Type 3 Tags	Typical Chip Sony FeliCa Storage Capacity Several kilobytes Chip Features Fast read/write speed, less common
NFC Forum Type 4 Tags	Typical Chip NXP DESFire, NTAG 21x series Storage Capacity Several kilobytes to 8 kilobytes Chip Features High security, fast speed, suitable for complex applications
NFC Forum Type 5 Tags	Typical Chip STMicroelectronics ST25TA, NXP ICODE Storage Capacity Several kilobytes Chip Features Long read/write distance

Compatible NFC Tag Brands

NXP NTAG Series	Such as NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216. These tags are widely used and highly compatible.
MIFARE Ultralight Series	Commonly used in ticketing, access control, and more.
Topaz 512	Cost-effective, suitable for basic NFC applications.
Sony FeliCa	Mainly used in the Asian market, especially in Japan.
STMicroelectronics ST25 Series	Offers various capacities and feature options.

Recommended NFC Tags

NTAG213	Widely compatible, suitable for most simple applications.
NTAG215	Larger storage capacity, suitable for medium complexity applications.
NTAG216	Large storage capacity, suitable for applications requiring large data storage.

Considerations

Storage Capacity	Choose the appropriate storage capacity based on specific applications. For example, simple serial numbers or URL storage may require minimal storage, whereas complex data exchanges may require larger storage capacities.
Security	For applications requiring higher security, choose tags that support encryption such as NXP DESFire.
Read/Write Cycles	Some applications require frequent read/write operations; choose tags that support high read/write cycles.

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