PN7220 - 2W High-Power NFC Controller NCI 2.2 | NXP Semiconductors
Teilenummer: PN7220 ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.2 | $4,20 |
| 10 | $3.85 | $38,50 |
| 100 | $3.4 | $340,00 |
| 500 | $3.05 | $1.525,00 |
| 1.000 | $2.75 | $2.750,00 |
PN7220 Übersicht
An NFC controller is a dedicated frontend IC that manages the contactless radio link between a host processor (smartphone, payment terminal, embedded reader) and NFC cards, tags, or phones. It sits within the RFID/contactless hierarchy: NFC controller -> NFC frontend IC -> RFID transceiver -> wireless connectivity IC, and implements the NFC Forum NCI (NFC Controller Interface) standard so the host stack stays portable.
Key differentiating features include NCI 2.2 compliance, more than 2.0 W RF output power for robust field generation in electromagnetically difficult environments, integrated power management that reduces external BOM count, and secure mode switching for payment-grade operation. The part supports EMVCo 3.1 and NFC Forum analog/digital testing targets, making certification faster.
Architecturally, the PN7220 integrates the RF analog front end, a contactless protocol engine (ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE, FeliCa), an embedded firmware core, and voltage regulation on a single die. High receiver sensitivity extends read range with small antennas, while the strong transmit field improves performance near metal or with tightly coupled antenna matching networks.
Typical applications include Android-based EMVCo payment terminals, vending machines with contactless payment, NFC Forum readers, industrial access control readers, and point-of-sale peripherals.
Design consideration: because output power exceeds 2 W, PCB antenna matching and thermal copper area under the VFBGA must follow the NXP hardware design guidance to stay within EMVCo field tolerances.
This page adds value beyond the datasheet by synthesizing distributor availability, drop-in alternative analysis (PN7221), and practical design notes for payment and reader designs.
Drop-in-Alternativen für PN7220 – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit PN7220 (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, RoHS Status.
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PN7221
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PN7220EV/C101K
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PN7220 Technische Daten
| Funktion | High-power NFC controller with NCI interface |
| NCI Compliance | NCI 2.2 |
| RF Output Power | > 2.0 W |
| Carrier Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Versorgungsspannung | 2.4 V to 5.5 V |
| Host Interfaces | I2C, SPI, USB |
| Supported Protocols | ISO 14443A, ISO 14443B, ISO 15693, MIFARE, FeliCa, NFC |
| Certification Targets | EMVCo 3.1, NFC Forum |
| Integrated Power Management | Yes |
| Gehäuse | 64-VFBGA |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| I2C Addressing | 7-bit, first 5 bits fixed (decimal 40), last 2 bits via ADDR0/ADDR1 pins |
| Typical Application | Android-based EMVCo payment terminals, NFC readers |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
| Apple ECP Support | No (see PN7221) |
PN7220 64-vfbga Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für PN7220 (64-vfbga-Gehäuse). Pin-Nummerierung, Funktionen und Anschlussdiagramme sind im Herstellerdatenblatt definiert. Entnehmen Sie diesem den genauen Footprint und Lötrichtlinien.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für PN7220.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
PN7220 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: EMVCo Contactless Payment Terminals, Vending Machines with Contactless Payment, NFC Forum Readers and Writers, Industrial Access Control Readers, Smart Meters and Industrial IoT Nodes, Point-of-Sale Peripherals and Kiosks.
EMVCo Contactless Payment Terminals
The PN7220 is purpose-built for Android-based EMVCo payment terminals: its more than 2.0 W RF output generates a strong field that reads phone wallets and contactless cards reliably even with small antennas or metal-heavy enclosures, and its NCI 2.2 interface plugs into standard Android NFC stacks. In a typical point-of-sale design, the PN7220 drives a 13.56 MHz matched antenna while a secure element handles cryptography; the >2 W field provides the EMVCo 3.1 operating-volume margin needed to pass contactless Level 1 certification on the first attempt. The trade-off is higher power dissipation than low-power controllers such as the PN7160, so thermal copper under the 64-VFBGA is required.
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Vending Machines with Contactless Payment
Documented on NXP Community (April 2025), vending machines accepting contactless Visa/MasterCard payments are a fit for the PN7220 because the machine's metal housing and small antenna window make a strong RF field essential - the PN7220's >2.0 W output and high receiver sensitivity maintain read range under these coupling conditions. The reader IC forwards card data to a Payment Service Provider over the machine's connectivity link, so no on-device transaction processing is needed; EMVCo 3.1 compliance targets on the PN7220 simplify scheme certification. Place the antenna away from large metal planes and use ferrite shielding; the strong field tolerates moderate detuning better than lower-power parts.
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NFC Forum Readers and Writers
For general NFC Forum tag reading/writing and phone-based NFC interactions, the PN7220 supports ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE, and FeliCa at 13.56 MHz with NCI 2.2 host control over I2C, SPI, or USB. High receiver sensitivity extends tag read range beyond typical reader ICs, which matters for kiosks, poster tags, and interactive displays where users tap at varying angles. The integrated power management reduces the external regulator count - the IC runs from a single 2.4 V to 5.5 V rail, easing integration into 3.3 V or 5 V systems. Developers can prototype with the PN7220EV evaluation kits before committing to custom PCB layout.
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Industrial Access Control Readers
Building-access and time-attendance readers benefit from the PN7220's combination of ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, and MIFARE support, reading both legacy employee cards and modern phone credentials from one controller. The high output power compensates for the lossy plastic/metal enclosures common in wall-mounted readers, and the 7-bit I2C address configurability (two straps, ADDR0/ADDR1) allows multiple NFC frontends on one bus in multi-technology doors. The 2.4 V to 5.5 V input accepts the 5 V supplies typical of door controller wiring. Per NXP Community guidance, unused interface pins such as A7 should be strapped correctly to avoid floating-node issues.
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Smart Meters and Industrial IoT Nodes
Utility meters and industrial IoT nodes increasingly use NFC as a maintenance and commissioning interface: a technician taps a phone to read meter data or provision credentials. The PN7220's field strength ensures reliable phone coupling even through sealed, grounded meter housings, while its NCI interface lets the meter's MCU (or an Android field tool) drive the link through standard NFC stacks. Integrated power management minimizes standby draw complexity - important for battery-backed meters - and the single 2.4 V to 5.5 V supply suits both 3.3 V logic domains and 5 V industrial rails. Antenna tuning networks should be sized per the NXP hardware design guidance for the enclosure material.
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Point-of-Sale Peripherals and Kiosks
Self-checkout kiosks, taxi terminals, and tabletop payment peripherals share the PN7220's sweet spot: large-ish antenna areas, metal-rich environments, and a requirement for both EMVCo and NFC Forum interoperability. The >2.0 W transmit field maintains stable communication across the full EMVCo operating volume even with antenna detuning from the enclosure, and USB host connectivity simplifies integration with x86 or Android-based kiosk mainboards where I2C/SPI routing over distance is inconvenient. With NCI 2.2, the same host software stack used in handheld terminals ports directly to kiosk hardware, cutting software requalification effort during platform refreshes.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für PN7220 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | PN7221 | PN7220EV/C101K | PN7160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Highest field strength in the NXP embedded NFC family (vs. PN7160)
- Latest NCI software interface (vs. PN7160)
- Upgrade path without footprint change (vs. PN7221)
Designhinweise
With more than 2.0 W of RF output, the PN7220's antenna matching network and PCB stackup directly determine whether EMVCo field tolerances are met. Use a symmetric pi or L-match topology referenced to a solid ground plane, keep the antenna trace impedance controlled, and place ferrite shielding between the antenna and any large metal plane per NXP NFC antenna design guidance. Prototype with the PN7220EV evaluation kit before finalizing the custom 64-VFBGA footprint to de-risk the ball-map and matching design in one step.
The PN7220 integrates its power management and accepts a single 2.4 V to 5.5 V rail, but >2 W TX bursts create significant supply ripple at the 13.56 MHz envelope rate. Provide a low-ESR bulk capacitor plus 100 nF ceramics at each supply ball, and size the regulator for peak TX current rather than average current. Estimated: if TX peak current approaches the ampere class at 5 V input, ensure regulator headroom and layout loop inductance are minimal, or droop during transmit will collapse the field and fail EMVCo operating-volume tests.
Two frequently asked NXP Community issues apply: (1) I2C addressing - the 7-bit address has 5 fixed bits (decimal 40 leading portion) and only 2 configurable bits via ADDR0/ADDR1, so plan address conflicts with other bus devices. (2) Unused pins - interface pins such as A7 (TDA_CS2 for the unused TDA8035 interface) must be strapped high or low per the datasheet pin configuration table; leaving them floating can cause undefined states at boot. Always strap unused pins explicitly and verify behavior after firmware download.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliance per NXP product information. REACH SVHC status, halogen-free status, and conflict-minerals reporting should be confirmed on the specific orderable suffix's material declaration from NXP.
