NXP today announced the MIFARE Ultralight EV1, its next generation of contactless paper ticketing ICs. The MIFARE Ultralight EV1 is an optimized ‘smart paper’ ticket IC with unique features which enable transport operators to enjoy more flexibility in ticketing and tariff schemes, extending options for limited-use applications and ensuring more reliable system operation.

NXP have unveiled two 5V wideband IQ modulator devices that combine high dynamic range with fast on/off switching performance for use in radio frequency up-conversion. Operating between 400 MHz and 4 GHz, the BGX7100 and BGX7101 consume less than 1 W power – 10-percent more efficient than other solutions on the market today. Because RF performance is independent of input common mode voltage, these modulators offer flexible interfacing with any ...

NXP have today announced the introduction of the NTAG21x family - the 2nd generation of the company’s NFC tag IC products - to further expand the deployment of NFC tags for OEMs, inlay customers and end users. As well as increasing RF performance, the new NTAG21x family comes with a choice of memory sizes, from 48 up to 888 bytes, and a number of new features such as an UID ASCII mirror, a NFC counter, an integrated originality signature and pa...

NXP have today revealed that Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system will integrate the software stack of NXP’s NFC controller, the PN544, enabling rich user experiences and convenient interactions for mobile users. By being pre-integrated and end-to-end validated by Microsoft, NXP’s NFC technology becomes the smart choice for handset manufacturers to deliver NFC enabled smartphones based on Windows Phone 8 quickly to market.

NXP Semiconductors today introduced a new portfolio of LDMOS power transistors designed for small cell wireless base stations. With dedicated solutions for both picocell and microcell architectures – which average 1 to 2 W, and 8 to 12 W, respectively – the RF power transistors span frequency ranges from 700 MHz to 2.7 GHz and include the world’s first asymmetric MMICs, as well as low-cost, low-power plastic devices.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. today announced the SSL2129A – a highly efficient GreenChip controller IC for compact, deep-dimmable LED retrofit lamps from 4 to 25 W. The SSL2129A offers best-in-class dimming performance measured in compatibility per watt, for a single-stage mainstream LED driver application. Its straightforward approach also allows the application to remain compact (GU10/PAR16) and highly cost-effective, with a high power factor (PF...

NXP have today revealed that the world’s largest bank, the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, has selected its SmartMX2 high security microcontroller to increase the security and performance of its banking cards. The new cards will have dual interface capabilities that will enable both contact and contactless payments.

NXP have launched a new family of 8-bit and 16-bit GPIO devices featuring “Agile I/O” – an innovative option integrating the most commonly needed functions in embedded systems. The GPIOs expand the two wires of the I2C-bus into 8 or 16 general-purpose I/O pins that can interface to keyboards, switches, LEDs, displays, or even stepping motors, saving valuable pins on the microprocessor or custom ASIC.

NXP today announced its state-of-the-art DC6M DC-DC switching regulator family featuring a very high 6-MHz frequency, an ultra-low output voltage ripple performance of 7 mV, and high efficiency up to 95 percent. The DC6M family supports up to 650 mA supply current in a very small wafer-level chip-scale package (WLCSP6), measuring only 1.36 x 0.96 x 0.47 mm.

NXP has been selected by Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation to provide high-security chips for smart grid communication gateways. Joining forces with NXP Dr. Neuhaus is able to meet the most advanced smart grid security requirements in the industry.

Identive Group and NXP today announced that they are providing innovative near field communication payment tags to Yeldi Softcom to support the launch of its ‘ara eTap’ cashless payment application in India. The NFC payment tags are affixed to the back of a mobile phone to enable cashless “tap and pay” transactions.

NXP Semiconductors today announced that its SmartMX2 secure microcontroller has been awarded the world’s first Common Criteria EAL6+ certification for a secure microcontroller with a contactless interface based on 90-nm technology.

This video explains how to make your own (NFC) tag in CATCH THE SUN, the new ballooning book by Han Nabben (published by Elektor). CATCH THE SUN provides a fascinating look into the history, science, practice and beauty of ballooning. The full integration of NFC chips in the book is unique and unprecedented.

NXP Semiconductors N.V today announced the NCF2960 – the world’s smallest combo chip solution for automotive keyless entry with immobilizer functions. The compact solution uniquely integrates a security transponder, micro RISC kernel, and multi-channel radio transmitter in a single package. With this latest addition to its car access portfolio, NXP further enhances its position as the market-leading supplier of semiconductors for immobilizers...

In this demo, Paul Nickelsberg from Orchi Tech shows us how NXP's LPC1110 (running at 12 MHz) recognizes commands from a radio remote control to move the track light. The LPC1110 processor is operating at low power from a low power universal off-line AC power supply. Using the Radio Remote Control he shows how it can move a track light head up/down, and left/right.

NXP today introduced the LFPAK56D portfolio – a range of dual Power-SO8 MOSFETs specifically designed for automotive applications such as fuel injection, ABS and stability control.

NXP has announced the winners of its second annual Supplier Awards at the company’s Supplier Day in Bangkok, Thailand. The event featured companies from across NXP’s global supply base. Senior executives from 61 of NXP’s key suppliers were in attendance representing all spend areas including Materials, Equipment, External Manufacturing, IT, Innovation and Indirect. The event was hosted by Rick Clemmer, NXP’s president & chief executive of...

NXP has today revealed the launch of its LPC408x and LPC407x microcontrollers, featuring advanced signal processing capabilities and a wide range of connectivity options, including USB 2.0, Ethernet and CAN 2.0B. Based on an ARM Cortex-M4 processor, the new LPC4000 microcontrollers offer drop-in compatibility with NXP’s popular LPC178x and LPC177x series, as well as multiple LPC2000 microcontrollers.

NXP today announced its next-generation, high-performance switch supporting Thunderbolt technology developed by Intel. The CBTL05024 features 10 Gbps performance and excellent signal integrity. In addition, the new switch significantly exceeds the new low-power requirement for bus-powered Thunderbolt devices. NXP will showcase its Thunderbolt-based solutions at Intel Developer Forum this week, and samples of the samples of the CBTL05024 are now a...

In this video our Tools & Embedded Eco-System Manager Henrik Flodell introduces two new development boards for the LPC4300 & LPC1800 families from NXP, showcasing the dual core LPC4357, and the 180 MHz LPC1857.