NXP Semiconductors MFEV800/HAB,122

Overview

MFEV800/HAB,122 from Philips Semiconductors is a full-featured evaluation kit for the MF RC500 contactless reader IC, enabling rapid development of 13.56 MHz RFID systems compliant with ISO/IEC 14443A and MIFARE® protocols. It includes the Pegoda reader (MF RD700), five MIFARE® cards, five MF RC500 sample ICs, antenna, matching circuit, and software libraries - all pre-integrated for USB-based PC evaluation.

For engineers reviewing the MFEV800/HAB,122 datasheet, MFEV800/HAB,122 pinout, MFEV800/HAB,122 application, or MFEV800/HAB,122 equivalent, this kit serves as both a functional reference design and a validated hardware/software platform for MIFARE® system prototyping, access control validation, and ISO 14443A reader integration testing.

Technical Context

The MFEV800/HAB,122 implements the MF RC500 reader IC - a highly integrated analog front-end and digital baseband controller for 13.56 MHz contactless communication. It supports Type A (ISO/IEC 14443A) protocol stack, Manchester and BPSK modulation, and operates with 50 Ω antenna matching.

This evaluation kit uses the Pegoda reader (MF RD700) with USB interface to host PC, running Windows 98 or Windows 2000, and ships with MIFAREWnd demo software, PC development libraries (MFRC500 DLLs, HostRDCom, RD700), and documentation covering hardware design-in guidance for the MF RC500 IC.

Key Specifications

Availability

MFEV800/HAB,122 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for RFID system prototyping, access control validation, and MIFARE® reader hardware/software co-development requiring stable component supply and legacy Windows 98/2000 compatibility.

Supply support for MFEV800/HAB,122 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

Philips Semiconductors (now NXP Semiconductors) was a global leader in RF ICs and smart card technologies, specializing in secure identification and contactless communication solutions.

The MFEV800/HAB,122 belongs to the MICORE family of reader ICs - designed specifically for high-integration, low-cost 13.56 MHz RFID readers targeting physical access, transportation ticketing, and secure authentication applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the MFEV800/HAB,122 evaluation kit?

The MFEV800/HAB,122 evaluation kit provides a complete, ready-to-use platform for developing and validating systems based on the MF RC500 reader IC. It enables engineers to test ISO/IEC 14443A and MIFARE® communication without designing custom hardware - using the included Pegoda reader (MF RD700), MIFAREWnd software, and five sample cards. The MFEV800/HAB,122 is not a standalone IC but a full evaluation system.

Does the MFEV800/HAB,122 include the MF RC500 IC itself?

Yes, the MFEV800/HAB,122 kit includes five sample MF RC500 ICs for hardware design-in evaluation. These are the same reader ICs used inside the Pegoda reader (MF RD700), allowing users to replicate the reference design or integrate the MF RC500 into custom PCBs. The MFEV800/HAB,122 thus serves dual roles: as a working USB reader and as a source of verified IC samples.

Which operating systems are officially supported by the MFEV800/HAB,122?

The MFEV800/HAB,122 is officially supported only on Windows 98 and Windows 2000, per the November 2001 Preliminary Specification. No drivers or software are provided for Windows XP or later, macOS, or Linux. The USB driver (usbio.inf) and MIFAREWnd demo application were validated exclusively for those two OS versions during the kit's release period.

Can the MFEV800/HAB,122 be used with modern PCs lacking Windows 98/2000?

Direct use of the MFEV800/HAB,122 on modern PCs is not supported due to missing USB driver compatibility and discontinued OS support. While virtualization (e.g., Windows 2000 VM) may allow limited operation, the MFEV800/HAB,122 lacks native 64-bit drivers or UVC-compliant firmware. Its value lies in legacy design validation and MF RC500 hardware reference - not plug-and-play modern deployment.

What documentation and software are included with the MFEV800/HAB,122?

The MFEV800/HAB,122 includes the Pegoda CD-ROM containing Adobe Acrobat Reader, MIFAREWnd demo application, PC development libraries (MFRC500 DLLs, HostRDCom, RD700), USB driver (usbio.inf), and full documentation for both the Pegoda reader and MF RC500 IC design-in. All materials are structured in folders labeled Applications, PC Development, Documentation, Driver, and Reader Development.