NXP Semiconductors MFEV710,599

Overview

MFEV710 from NXP Semiconductors is a Pegoda EV710 evaluation kit for secure contactless reader development, built around the MFRC523 contactless reader IC and LPC1768 Arm Cortex-M3 microcontroller. It supports ISO/IEC 14443 A/B, MIFARE Classic/DESFire/Plus/Ultralight C, NTAG, and SAM AV2 (x- and non-x modes), with native USB interface and PC-based RFIDDiscover GUI - used in public transport ticketing, access management, and NFC tagging validation.

For engineers reviewing the MFEV710 datasheet, MFEV710 pinout, MFEV710 application, or MFEV710 equivalent, this kit serves as a production-ready reference platform for rapid prototyping of secure, multi-protocol 13.56 MHz RFID readers requiring SAM integration, firmware customization via JTAG/ISP/IAP, and compliance with MIFARE Air-Interface Certification and EN/FCC EMC standards.

Technical Context

The MFEV710 implements a dual-layer architecture: the MFRC523 handles analog front-end, RF modulation/demodulation, and ISO/IEC 14443-3/4 protocol stack, while the LPC1768 executes firmware, manages SAM communication over I²C, and provides USB host interface to Windows PCs. It supports data rates up to 848 kbit/s and operates at 13.56 MHz with external antenna AN710.

Hardware interfaces include USB (Type-B), JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), RS232 (2×), RS485/RS422, Ethernet (via optional LPC extension board), and dedicated headers for antenna, SIM, and DIP switches. Firmware configuration modes (No SAM / SAM X-mode / SAM S-mode) are selected via onboard DIPSW and stored in non-volatile memory.

Key Specifications

Availability

MFEV710 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for public transport ticketing systems, physical access management infrastructure, and NFC-enabled event/micro-payment terminals requiring stable component supply, long-term design-in support, and certified interoperability with MIFARE and NTAG ecosystems.

Supply support for MFEV710 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with deep expertise in contactless technologies and trusted execution environments.

The MFEV710 belongs to NXP's Pegoda evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate secure reader development for MIFARE and NTAG-based systems - emphasizing SAM-integrated cryptography, PC/SC compatibility, and field-proven RF performance.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the MFEV710 evaluation kit?

The MFEV710 evaluation kit is a complete, pre-certified hardware and software platform for developing secure contactless smartcard readers. It integrates the MFRC523 reader IC and LPC1768 microcontroller to enable rapid validation of MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight C, and NTAG cards - with full SAM AV2 support in x- and non-x modes, USB connectivity, and RFIDDiscover GUI for real-time protocol analysis.

Which microcontroller is used on the MFEV710 board, and what firmware capabilities does it provide?

The MFEV710 uses the NXP LPC1768 Arm Cortex-M3 microcontroller with 512 KB flash memory. This enables in-field firmware updates via USB (IAP), serial port (ISP), or JTAG, supports custom application development, stores configuration parameters in non-volatile memory, and implements DIP-switch-selectable operating modes (No SAM / SAM X-mode / SAM S-mode) for flexible secure reader architecture prototyping.

Does the MFEV710 support MIFARE DESFire and NTAG products out of the box?

Yes, the MFEV710 natively supports the full MIFARE and NTAG portfolio including MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight C, and all NTAG variants. This capability is enabled by the integrated MFRC523 reader IC and the NXP Reader Library, which provides layered ANSI C APIs for protocol abstraction, bus handling, and application-level command execution across all supported card types.

What communication interfaces are available on the MFEV710, and how are they implemented?

The MFEV710 provides USB (Type-B, native host interface), JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 for firmware debugging), two RS232 ports, RS485/RS422, and Ethernet - the latter three via an optional LPC extension board. Onboard headers also support antenna connection (AN710), SIM interface, and I²C-based SAM AV2 communication, all accessible through documented pinouts and schematics in the Hardware Design Guide.

Is the MFEV710 certified for commercial deployment, and what standards does it meet?

Yes, the MFEV710 has passed formal certification for EMC (EN 301 489-1/-3), safety (IEC/EN 60950-1), FCC Part 15 Subpart C, CE marking, and MIFARE Air-Interface Compatibility Certification per Qualification of Readers Single and Double UID v2.4. These certifications validate its readiness for integration into production-grade secure reader systems deployed in regulated environments like transit and access control.