1. General description
MIFARE DESFire EV1 256B (MF3ICD(H)Q1), is the future proof entry level product of the
well-established MIFARE DESFire family and is addressing applications with low memory
but high security and data integrity needs.
The MIFARE DESFire EV1 256B offers the same security and file creation features as the
higher memory family members (Ref. 1
), but the number of applications and related files
on this product is limited due to its small memory plot.
This addresses the needs of account based systems and environments requiring only a
limited set of applications.
These applications include but are not limited to access management, public transport
ticketing, loyalty schemes and closed-loop payment.
It is fully compatible to all other members of the MIFARE DESFire EV1 family, offering the
same fast and highly secure data transmission, and is fully interoperable with existing
MIFARE DESFire infrastructure.
All MIFARE DESFire products are based on open global standards for both air interface
and implemented cryptographic methods. It is compliant to all 4 levels of ISO/IEC 14443A
and uses optional ISO/IEC 7816-4 commands, features an on-chip backup management
system and mutual three-pass authentication as well as encrypted communication.
The size of each file is defined at the moment of its creation, provides an automatic
anti-tear mechanism for all file types, guaranteeing transaction-oriented data integrity.
Data transfer rates from up to 848 Kbit/s can be achieved, allowing for fast data
transmission.
The main characteristics of the MIFARE DESFire family are denoted by the name
“DESFire”: “DES” indicates the high level of security using a hardware crypto
co-processor for either 3DES or AES-based data processing. “Fire” indicates its
outstanding position as a fast, innovative and highly reliable IC ideally suited to enable a
wide variety of different applications.
MF3ICD(H)Q1
MIFARE DESFire EV1 256B contactless smartcard IC
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2. Features and benefits
2.1 RF interface: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
Contactless transmission of data and powered by the RF-field (no battery needed)
Operating distance: up to 100 mm (depending on power provided by the PCD and
antenna geometry)
Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
Fast data transfer: 106 kbit/s, 212 kbit/s, 424 kbit/s, 848 kbit/s
High data integrity: 16/32 bit CRC, parity, bit coding, bit counting
True deterministic anticollision
7 bytes unique identifier (cascade level 2 according to ISO/IEC 14443-3 and option for
random ID)
Uses ISO/IEC 14443-4 protocol
2.2 ISO/IEC 7816 compatibility
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-3 APDU message structure
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘A4’ for SELECT FILE
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘B0’ for READ BINARY
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘D6’ for UPDATE BINARY
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘B2’ for READ RECORDS
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘E2’ for APPEND RECORD
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘84’ for GET CHALLENGE
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘88’ for INTERNAL AUTHENTICATE
Supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 INS code ‘82’ for EXTERNAL AUTHENTICATE
2.3 Non-volatile memory
256 bytes application memory
1, 2
Data retention of 10 years
Write endurance typical 500 000 cycles
2.4 NV-memory organization
Flexible file system
Number of applications and files per application depending on available memory
File types supported: standard data file, back-up data file, value file, linear record file
and cyclic record file
File size is determined during creation
1. User application example: 1 Application, 2 AES keys, 1 Data file (256 bytes)
2. Also available in 2 KB, 4 KB and 8 KB. Refer to Ref. 1
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2.5 Security
Based on the same Common Criteria EAL4+ certified MIFARE DESFire EV1 platform
Unique 7 bytes serial number for each device
Optional “RANDOM” ID for enhance security and privacy
Mutual three-pass authentication
Mutual authentication according to ISO/IEC 7816-4
1 card master key and up to 14 keys per application
Hardware DES using 56/112/168 bit keys featuring key version, data authenticity by
8 byte CMAC
Hardware AES using 128-bit keys featuring key version, data authenticity by 8 byte
CMAC
Data encryption on RF-channel
Authentication on application level
Hardware exception sensors
Self-securing file system
Backward compatibility to MF3ICD40: 4 byte MAC, CRC 16
2.6 Special features
Transaction-oriented automatic anti-tear mechanism
Configurable ATS information for card personalization
Backward compatibility mode to MF3ICD40
Optional high input capacitance (70 pF) for small form factor design (MF3ICDHQ1)
3. Applications
Public transport ticketing: Account based or Single Journey ticketing
High secure access management
Hospitality
Event ticketing
Loyalty
Gift cards
Smart Visitor Badges (SVB)

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RFID Transponders MIFARE DESFire EV1 256B contactless smartcard IC
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