PN7161B1EV-C100Y - NFC Plug & Play Controller, Apple ECP, VFBGA-64 | NXP
Teilenummer: PN7161B1EV-C100Y ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.45 | $6,45 |
| 10 | $6.02 | $60,20 |
| 100 | $5.34 | $534,00 |
| 500 | $4.71 | $2.355,00 |
| 1.000 | $4.15 | $4.150,00 |
PN7161B1EV-C100Y Übersicht
An NFC controller is a radio-frequency identification transceiver that implements the ISO/IEC 14443 and ISO/IEC 15693 contactless protocols, allowing a host processor to read/write NFC tags and emulate contactless smart cards. NFC controllers sit below the operating system NFC abstraction layer, above the antenna matching network, and within the broader category of RFID reader ICs and short-range wireless transceivers. By integrating the analog front end, protocol stack, and firmware, parts such as the PN7161 remove the need for the application MCU to handle millisecond-level RF timing.
The PN7161B1 supports automatic RF output power configuration up to +15 dBm into a 50 ohm load, a host-controlled SPI interface (PN7160 also offers I2C), and integrated dynamic power control (DPC) that adjusts output power to compensate for detuned antennas. Supply domains include 1.65 V to 1.95 V (host IO) and 3.0 V to 3.6 V (RF analog), with deep-sleep current below 15 uA. The C100Y firmware extends standard PN7161 NCI polling by enabling Apple ECP, which speeds up iPhone reader interactions for payment, loyalty, and identity applications.
This part fits best in point-of-sale terminals, mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) dongles, NFC-Forum peer-to-peer accessories, and smart-home commissioning hubs that must interoperate with iOS devices in addition to Android. The VFBGA-64 footprint is a low-profile package suited to space-constrained products, and the integrated firmware drastically shortens host-side development cycles compared to discrete RF front-ends. Designers do not need prior RF expertise - NXP provides reference antenna matching values and pre-tuned firmware images.
Key design trade-offs include the 0.8 mm BGA pitch, which requires assembly with ENIG or ENEPIG surface finish and controlled-impedance routing, plus a separate reset logic to enter download mode for firmware updates. Because the PN7161B1 uses SPI while the PN7160 supports both SPI and I2C, verify host MCU peripherals before substituting. For Apple-only ECP readers the C100Y variant is required; the C100 base firmware omits ECP and is therefore not iOS-optimal.
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PN7161B1EV-C100Y Spezifikationen (herstellerveröffentlicht)
| Funktion | NFC Plug & Play Controller with integrated firmware and NCI interface |
| Carrier Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Supported Protocols | FeliCa, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, NFC Forum Tag Types 1/2/3/4/5 |
| Host Interface | SPI (NCI 1.3) |
| Apple ECP Support | Yes (C100Y firmware build) |
| Output Power | Up to +15 dBm into 50 ohm (configurable) |
| Dynamic Power Control (DPC) | Integrated, automatic RF output adjustment |
| Supply Voltage - Host IO | 1.65 V to 1.95 V |
| Supply Voltage - RF Analog | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Betriebstemperatur | -30C to +85C |
| Gehäuse | VFBGA-64 (C100), 5.5 mm x 5.5 mm x 0.8 mm, 0.8 mm ball pitch |
| Montageart | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| MSL-Level | 3 |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
| Antenna Connections | Differential TX1/TX2, RX1/RX2 |
PN7161B1EV-C100Y Schnittstellen & Anschlüsse
PN7161B1EV-C100Y bietet die folgenden, vom Hersteller veröffentlichten Schnittstellen und Anschlüsse: Leistungsaufnahme. Pinbelegung der Erweiterungsheader, Nummerierung der Anschlüsse und elektrische Grenzwerte sind in der Herstellerdokumentation definiert.
| Leistungsaufnahme | 1.65 V to 1.95 V |
Siehe die Herstellerdokumentation für die vollständige Pinbelegung der Erweiterungsleiste und die Nummerierung der Steckverbinder-Pins.
Leistungs- und thermische Eigenschaften
| Leistungsaufnahme | 1.65 V to 1.95 V |
| Betriebstemperatur | -30C to +85C |
Vom Hersteller veröffentlichte Leistungs- und thermische Parameter für PN7161B1EV-C100Y.
Typische Anwendungen
PN7161B1EV-C100Y ist geeignet für 7 Anwendungs: Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) Dongle, NFC Forum Peer-to-Peer Accessory, Smart-Home Commissioning Hub, Contactless Payment Reader, Access Control Panel, Health-Device Pairing Station.
Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
The PN7161B1EV-C100Y suits countertop POS terminals that must interoperate with both contactless bank cards and Apple Pay wallets. Per the NXP datasheet PN7160_PN7161.pdf, the integrated NCI 1.3 firmware removes the host MCU from real-time polling, and the C100Y build enables Apple ECP, cutting iPhone transaction latency. Designers connect the PN7161 differential TX1/TX2 pins to a 50 ohm loop antenna, route SPI to a Cortex-M host, and supply the RF rail at 3.3 V. DPC compensates for antenna detuning in metal housings.
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Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) Dongle
Mobile card-reader dongles benefit from the PN7161B1EV-C100Y's small VFBGA-64 footprint (5.5 mm x 5.5 mm) and Apple ECP support. The NXP datasheet confirms deep-sleep current in the single-digit microampere range, which preserves battery life in Bluetooth-attached readers. SPI connects to a small Cortex-M0+ host, and the integrated firmware means no proprietary RF code on the application MCU. Trade-off: the 0.8 mm BGA ball pitch raises assembly complexity vs QFN alternatives.
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NFC Forum Peer-to-Peer Accessory
Peer-to-peer NFC accessories use the PN7161B1EV-C100Y to exchange NDEF records with smartphones over the 13.56 MHz air interface. According to NXP's datasheet, the integrated NCI stack implements NFC-DEP and LLCP without host-side state machines. The C100Y build's Apple ECP shortens pairing when the user taps an iPhone, while still supporting Android's SNEP fallback. Antenna matching is simplified by NXP's reference designs shipped alongside the firmware image.
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Smart-Home Commissioning Hub
Smart-home commissioning hubs tap NFC for out-of-band pairing of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices. The PN7161B1EV-C100Y delivers reliable reads through plastic enclosures, with +15 dBm configurable output into a 50 ohm antenna. The NXP datasheet's DPC algorithm auto-tunes output power when the antenna impedance shifts due to nearby metal, a common issue behind wall-mounted hubs. The integrated firmware image means no host-side NFC stack porting is required on Linux gateways.
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Contactless Payment Reader
EMVCo contactless readers use the PN7161B1EV-C100Y for certified EMV Level 1 transactions. The NXP datasheet shows the part supports ISO 14443 A/B at 106/212/424/848 kbps and ISO 15693 at 26/53 kbps, covering both contactless payment cards and loyalty tags. The C100Y firmware unlocks Apple Pay ECP, which is increasingly required for tap-to-pay on iOS in retail. The 3.0 V to 3.6 V analog rail can be derived from a USB-C PD source for desktop readers.
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Access Control Panel
Access-control panels for offices and transit stations rely on the PN7161B1EV-C100Y's MIFARE DESFire and ISO 15693 support. The NXP datasheet confirms read ranges of 5-7 cm with a properly matched antenna, adequate for tap-and-go entry. C100Y's ECP support future-proofs the panel for badge issuance via iPhone. The VFBGA-64's 5.5 mm package fits inside slim mullion-mount enclosures. Operating temperature -30 C to +85 C covers indoor and sheltered outdoor installations.
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Health-Device Pairing Station
Health-device pairing stations leverage the PN7161B1EV-C100Y to provision Bluetooth LE medical sensors over an NFC tap. The NXP datasheet confirms low deep-sleep current, which matters for battery-powered bedside units, and the C100Y firmware speeds up iPhone-based provisioning. Designers route SPI at up to 15 MHz to a low-power host such as the MKL33Z64VLK4H.25. The 1.65 V to 1.95 V host IO domain connects directly to 1.8 V MCUs without level shifters.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für PN7161B1EV-C100Y – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | PN7160B1EV/C100Y | PN7161B1EV/C100K | PN7161B1EV/C100 | PN7160B1EV/C100 | PN7160B1EV/C100K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | VFBGA-64 (C100) | VFBGA-64 (C100) - same | VFBGA-64 (C100) - same | VFBGA-64 (C100) - same | VFBGA-64 (C100) - same | VFBGA-64 (C100) - same |
| Carrier Frequency | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz |
| Host Interface | SPI (NCI 1.3) | SPI or I2C (NCI 1.3) | SPI (NCI 1.3) | SPI (NCI 1.3) | SPI or I2C (NCI 1.3) | SPI or I2C (NCI 1.3) |
| Apple ECP Support | Yes (C100Y) | No (PN7160 firmware) | No (C100K firmware) | No (C100 firmware) | No (PN7160 firmware) | No (PN7160 firmware) |
| Supply - Host IO | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V |
| Supply - RF Analog | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Output Power | Up to +15 dBm | Up to +15 dBm | Up to +15 dBm | Up to +15 dBm | Up to +15 dBm | Up to +15 dBm |
| Dynamic Power Control | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Operating Temperature | -30C to +85C | -30C to +85C | -30C to +85C | -30C to +85C | -30C to +85C | -30C to +85C |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Apple ECP firmware support (vs. PN7160B1EV/C100Y)
- Extended NCI feature set (C100K) vs base (C100) (vs. PN7161B1EV/C100)
- Pin-to-pin compatibility across the PN7161 family (vs. PN7161B1EV/C100)
Designhinweise
The PN7161B1EV-C100Y uses a 64-ball VFBGA with 0.8 mm pitch. Use ENIG or ENEPIG surface finish to ensure reliable solder wetting on the BGA pads. Place four-to-six via-in-pad balls under the die to dissipate heat from the RF front-end. Keep the differential antenna traces matched to 50 ohm and avoid stubs; NXP's reference antenna matching network should be copied verbatim from the datasheet unless EMC test results dictate otherwise. Estimated: with 4 vias at 0.3 mm diameter each, total thermal via conductance is roughly 0.5 W/C, sufficient for the part's typical 200 mW RF output plus idle consumption.
Route the SPI bus at up to 15 MHz with matched trace lengths to avoid skew between SCLK, MOSI, and MISO. Per the NXP datasheet PN7160_PN7161.pdf, the IRQ line should be routed to a host GPIO capable of edge detection so the host can wake from low-power modes on RF activity. Decouple the 3.3 V RF rail with a 100 nF ceramic plus 4.7 uF bulk capacitor placed within 2 mm of the AVDD balls; the 1.8 V host IO rail requires a 100 nF plus 1 uF decoupling pair. Maintain at least 4x trace-width spacing between RF traces and noisy digital lines.
Do not assume SPI-only host support - only the PN7161B1EV firmware is SPI; the PN7160 adds I2C capability. Verify firmware build before finalizing host pinout. Do not exceed 3.6 V on the RF analog rail, as overvoltage permanently damages the RF front-end. Do not omit the firmware CRC verification step on first power-on, or field updates may brick the part. Finally, ensure the firmware image matches the silicon revision - mismatched firmware prevents boot. Always source firmware images from the official NXP site to mitigate boot-block risks.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Lead-free BGA solder balls. MSL-3 moisture sensitivity per JEDEC J-STD-020. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose AEC-Q100 variants from the NXP automotive NFC portfolio for vehicle applications.
