enables the kit to emulate an NFC card, allowing it to interact with NFC readers
The kit also features a built-in microcontroller, which can be programmed to handle NFC-related tasks and interact with external peripherals.
Key Features
| NXP Semiconductors PN7120 NFC Controller | a high-performance and low-power NFC controller |
| Microcontroller Unit (MCU) | a built-in MCU for handling NFC-related tasks and interacting with external peripherals |
an integrated NFC antenna for reliable and efficient NFC communication
a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter interface for serial communication
a serial peripheral interface for connecting to external peripherals
| I2C Interface | a two-wire interface for connecting to external peripherals |
general-purpose input/output pins for custom applications
a built-in power management system for efficient power consumption
13.56 MHz (NFC) and 32 kHz (MCU)
1.8V to 3.3V
-20C to 85C
Development Tools and Resources
a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for easy integration and development
sample code and projects for getting started with NFC development
comprehensive documentation and technical support for developers
Applications
| The PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit is suitable for a wide range of applications, including |
NFC-enabled devices (e.g., smartphones, smartwatches, wearables)
IoT devices (e.g., smart home devices, industrial automation)
Payment systems (e.g., contactless payment terminals)
Identification and authentication systems (e.g., access control, ticketing)
Healthcare and medical devices (e.g., patient identification, medical records)
Conclusion
The PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit offers a comprehensive and flexible solution for NFC-enabled devices, providing a high-performance NFC controller, a built-in microcontroller, and a range of interfaces for custom applications. Its versatility and ease of use make it an ideal choice for developers, OEMs, and hobbyists looking to integrate NFC capabilities into their projects.
PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit DocumentationOverviewThe PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit is a single-board computer (SBC) designed for Near Field Communication (NFC) applications. It is based on the NXP PN7120 NFC controller, which provides a highly integrated and flexible solution for NFC reader/writer and peer-to-peer communication. This kit is ideal for developing NFC-based projects, such as NFC tag readers, smart posters, and IoT devices.Hardware SpecificationsNXP PN7120 NFC controller
ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller
128 KB flash memory
16 KB SRAM
USB interface for communication and power supply
I2C and UART interfaces for peripheral connection
Onboard antenna for NFC communication
Breadboard-friendly design for easy prototypingSoftware Examples### Example 1: Reading an NFC Tag using the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit (C Language)This example demonstrates how to use the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit to read data from an NFC tag using the C language.Code
```c
#include <pn7120.h>
#include <stdint.h>
#include <string.h>int main() {
// Initialize the PN7120 NFC controller
pn7120_init();// Set the NFC mode to reader mode
pn7120_set_mode(PN7120_MODE_READER);// Wait for an NFC tag to be present
while (!pn7120_check_tag_present()) {
delay_ms(100);
}// Read the NFC tag data
uint8_t tag_data[256];
uint8_t tag_data_len = 256;
pn7120_read_tag_data(tag_data, &tag_data_len);// Print the NFC tag data
printf("NFC Tag Data: ");
for (int i = 0; i < tag_data_len; i++) {
printf("%02x ", tag_data[i]);
}
printf("
");return 0;
}
```
### Example 2: Sending an NFC Message using the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit (Python Language)This example demonstrates how to use the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit to send an NFC message using the Python language.Code
```python
import pyserial
import pn7120# Initialize the PN7120 NFC controller
pn7120.init()# Set the NFC mode to peer-to-peer mode
pn7120.set_mode(pn7120.MODE_P2P)# Create an NFC message
message = "Hello, NFC World!"# Send the NFC message
pn7120.send_message(message)print("NFC Message Sent!")# Close the PN7120 NFC controller
pn7120.close()
```
### Example 3: Using the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit with an Arduino Board (Arduino IDE)This example demonstrates how to use the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit with an Arduino board to read an NFC tag.Code
```c++
#include <PN7120.h>PN7120 pn7120;void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
pn7120.begin();
}void loop() {
// Check if an NFC tag is present
if (pn7120.tagPresent()) {
// Read the NFC tag data
String tagData = pn7120.readTag();
Serial.print("NFC Tag Data: ");
Serial.println(tagData);
}
delay(1000);
}
```
These examples demonstrate the basic usage of the PN7120 NFC Controller SBC Kit in various contexts. You can modify and expand these examples to suit your specific NFC-based project requirements.