NXP Semiconductors PN5190B1EV/C127Y

Overview

PN5190B1EV/C127Y from NXP Semiconductors is a high-power NFC frontend IC supporting ISO/IEC 14443-A/B, FeliCa, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 3, NFC-IP1/2, and MIFARE card family R/W - with hardware-accelerated crypto, integrated DC-DC (up to 6.0 V), and ultra-low-power card detection (22 µA avg). It enables secure contactless payment terminals and access control readers operating under Linux/Android.

For engineers reviewing the PN5190B1EV/C127Y datasheet, PN5190B1EV/C127Y pinout, PN5190B1EV/C127Y application, or PN5190B1EV/C127Y equivalent, this page delivers verified RF protocol support (including EMVCo-compliant Type A/B/F), SPI host interface (15 Mbit/s), dynamic power control (DPC), adaptive waveshape control (AWC), and firmware version 2.7 preloaded on VFBGA64 packaging.

Technical Context

The PN5190B1EV/C127Y implements a fully integrated 13.56 MHz NFC frontend with independent TX/RX buffers (1024 bytes each), SPI-based host interface, and hardware crypto for MIFARE Classic/Plus/Ultralight/DESFire. Its RF architecture supports simultaneous reader/writer, card emulation, and peer-to-peer modes across all NFC Forum-defined protocols.

It integrates a synchronized step-up DC-DC converter (2.8–6.0 V output) controlled by DPC 2.0 to minimize thermal dissipation during antenna loading, plus an ultra-low-power card detection (ULPCD) mode consuming only 22 µA at 330 ms polling interval - with GPIO3 dedicated to ULPCD abort functionality in that mode.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PN5190B1EV/C127Y uses the VFBGA64 package: plastic very thin fine-pitch ball grid array, 64 balls, 4.5 mm × 4.5 mm × 0.80 mm body, MSL=3, delivered on 13" reel. Pinout optimized for RF integrity - with dedicated ground domains (VSS_PA, VSS_PLL, VSS_PWR, VSS_REF, VSS_SUB), isolated analog outputs (TXVCM, TXVCASC, VMID), and antenna-coupled I/O (RXP/RXN, TX1/TX2).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar NFC frontend applications.

Compared with PN7160B1HN/C121Y and ST25DV04KC, PN5190B1EV/C127Y uniquely combines 2.3 W RF output, integrated DC-DC, ULPCD (22 µA), and production-ready FW 2.7 - making it the only option qualified for EMVCo L1 analog testing and industrial (-40 °C to +105 °C) deployment in payment and access systems.

Availability

PN5190B1EV/C127Y is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for payment terminals, physical access readers, and e-government ID readers requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and EMVCo/ISO compliance assurance.

Supply support for PN5190B1EV/C127Y 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 markets, with deep expertise in NFC, RFID, and secure element technologies.

PN5190B1EV/C127Y belongs to NXP's high-performance NFC frontend product line, engineered specifically for EMVCo-certified payment terminals and industrial-grade access control systems demanding robust RF performance, ultra-low-power operation, and hardware-accelerated security.

FAQ

What firmware version is preloaded on PN5190B1EV/C127Y?

PN5190B1EV/C127Y ships with firmware version 2.7 preinstalled. This version includes Dynamic Power Regulation (DPR), LFO timing calibration for higher LPCD accuracy, updated SOF/EOF timing for EMVCo L1 analog compliance, and the LPCD_WITH_AUTOCOLL_EVENT command (0x23). Firmware 2.7 is production-qualified and installed by default on all PN5190B1EV/C127Y units shipped in reel packaging.

Does PN5190B1EV/C127Y support EMVCo Level 1 analog certification?

Yes, PN5190B1EV/C127Y supports EMVCo Level 1 analog certification through hardware features including Adaptive Waveshape Control (AWC) and firmware-tuned SOF/EOF timing (enhanced in FW 2.06 and later). The IC meets Type A 106 kbit/s analog test requirements out-of-box when used with recommended antenna layout and VMID-balanced matching network - no external RF tuning components required.

What is the ultra-low-power card detection (ULPCD) current consumption of PN5190B1EV/C127Y?

PN5190B1EV/C127Y achieves 22 µA average current consumption in ULPCD mode at 330 ms polling interval with 50 Ω antenna matching and 3.0 V supply. This value is measured per datasheet Table 1 and enables multi-year battery life in portable access readers. Note: ULPCD disables the integrated DC-DC and reserves GPIO3 exclusively for abort functionality.

Can PN5190B1EV/C127Y operate with a 24 MHz external clock instead of a 27.12 MHz crystal?

Yes, PN5190B1EV/C127Y supports 24 MHz, 32 MHz, or 48 MHz external clock sources via its internal PLL - configured through EEPROM register CLK_INPUT_FREQ (0012h). This eliminates the need for a 27.12 MHz crystal in systems already generating one of these frequencies, reducing BOM count and PCB footprint while maintaining precise RF carrier generation.

What package type and pin count does PN5190B1EV/C127Y use?

PN5190B1EV/C127Y uses the VFBGA64 package: a 4.5 mm × 4.5 mm × 0.80 mm plastic very thin fine-pitch ball grid array with 64 solder balls, moisture sensitivity level (MSL) 3, and delivered on 13" reels. This package provides superior thermal performance and RF isolation compared to VFLGA40 variants, with functionally distinct ground domains (VSS_PA, VSS_PLL, VSS_PWR, etc.) for noise-sensitive analog circuits.