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Open NFC

INSIDE Open NFC is a comprehensive, commercial-grade, royalty-free NFC protocol stack that is available in an open source edition under the Apache™ License, Version 2.0.

Open NFC supports several levels of functionality:

  • Low-level RF control
  • NFC Forum-specified tag handling
  • Peer-to-peer communications
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi pairing
  • Interactions with single-wire protocol SIMs and other secure elements
  • Compatibility with smart cards and RFID tags based on Felica, Mifare, and ISO 14443 standards

Open NFC offers a consistent API across all NFC hardware, which simplifies and accelerates development. It is available for WinCE 6.0 (compatible with Windows™ Mobile 7), Linux 2.6, MeeGo, and Android platforms.

NFC Evaluation Kit and Integration Services

INSIDE’s leadership in NFC standards development and NFC pilot programs gives it the expertise and market understanding to deliver NFC technologies and solutions that are encouraging adoption of NFC-based applications. INSIDE can help accelerate product design and integration through development kits and professional integration services. Qualcomm reference designs and SIM Tool Kit capabilities speed development and customization services can help with everything from architecture to final form factor.

Open NFC™ source code and API documentation is available at the following link: www.open-nfc.org
For more information, please contact us at: opennfc@insidefr.com