Based on the 13.56 MHz wireless communication protocol, the NFC technology allows wireless communication between two NFC-compliant devices up to 10 centimeters apart.

Very convenient, this connection does not rely on Wi-Fi, 4G, LTE or similar technologies, and it doesn't cost anything to use: no need for the user to be skilled, does not need batteries, does no emit RF waves in the absence of a reader (it is a passive technology), NFC is within range everyone’s range thanks to the massive deployment of NFC in smartphones.

What are examples of applications using NFC technology

NFC技术被用于许多不同的ways, including for payments, data transfer, access control, and authentication.

Payments & Transactions

The most well-known use cases for NFC are payments and other financial transactions. Many banks have released credit cards with embedded NFC chips that allow users to make contactless payments simply by tapping their card against a reader or writer.

Data Transfer & Sharing

In addition to payments and financial transactions, NFC can also be used for other types of data transfer and sharing. Users can easily share photos, music files, contact lists, and other types of data between two NFC-enabled devices simply by tapping them together. This makes it quick and easy to send and receive files without the need for an internet connection.

Access Control & Authentication

NFC is also useful for access control and user authentication. Many companies use NFC tags to control access to certain areas of their premises, such as conference rooms or computer centers. Additionally, NFC can be used to securely store information such as passwords and user credentials.

Many sectors are using NFC

This image below shows some of the many sectors using NFC technology and their applications.