VTAP50 embedded NFC reader board – USB & Serial
Universal, compact embedded NFC reader board that supports a wide range of cards, tags and mobile credentials including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and all MIFARE, DESFire and NFC tag types. Fully certified for VAS, Smart Tap and ECP2. Integral antenna and multiple host interfaces including USB, RS-232 and 3V serial, plus serial RGB LED support. Modular FCC certified for immediate integration.
£114.00
Key features
| Interfaces | USB and RS-232 |
|---|---|
| Mobile pass compatibility | Apple Wallet NFC pass (VAS for loyalty/membership/ticketing plus ECP2 for Apple Access) |
| Card/Tag compatibility | UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types; NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4; Block data from MIFARE Ultralight AES, ICODE and MIFARE Classic; Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight. |
| Dimensions | 32mm x 58mm (1.26in x 2.28in) with integrated rectangular antenna; Optional smaller size 20mm x 52mm (0.79in x 2.05in) when using an external antenna |
Description
This VTAP50 OEM contactless reader board is the most compact option in the VTAP range. It too can read and decrypt NFC pass data from Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, with a simple tap, and transfer that data to other systems. It is fully certified by both Apple and Google, to work with their respective VAS and Smart Tap protocols, supporting automatic pass selection on iOS, as well as on-board decryption.
As well as reading passes from iPhone or Android mobile phones, it will also read UID or secure encoded data from many types of RFID and NFC cards and tags, including MIFARE Classic and DESFire.
This integrator-ready VTAP50 OEM reader can be embedded for use in many environments, including retail loyalty, cashless payment, gym check-in, and sports ticketing. Being separate from any payment mechanism simplifies data and security considerations, and the human experience. Although it cannot support EMV payments, the VTAP reader can be used for stored value and points redemption applications.
Pass data can be output over USB in the same way as a mag-stripe, barcode or QR code scanner, using a keyboard emulation or a virtual COM port interface, or a serial RS-232 interface can be used for command, data transfer and logging. This makes it easy to upgrade existing systems by adding a VTAP50, without software changes, to transition from a card or ticket experience to one where passes are wholly electronic.
A USB connection from any PC is used to configure the VTAP50, by editing simple text files. Keys can be easily updated but cannot be extracted from the device. The configuration can be locked, so that the device is password protected or read-only in general use.
The VTAP50 OEM reader board is ready for you to integrate into your own housing. It comes without cables, but includes a micro-USB connector in addition to a standard 8 pin 2mm pitch connector with both USB and serial RS-232 connections. This is everything needed to get started with mobile NFC pass reading. You will have access to create demonstration mobile passes, so that you can test your application. For production purposes you will need to use a third-party pass provider, or integrate directly with Apple and Google.
Includes a free license for Dot Origin's popular Read-a-Card software on request - ideal for customers wanting to integrate with web or desktop applications without using keyboard emulation.
If the VTAP50 OEM reader board does not fit your requirement, check out the larger VTAP100 NFC reader options. These include specific models with Wiegand or OSDP interfaces for access control and turnstiles, and a boxed version in a neat compact case for desktop or wall mounting.
Technical details
- Power Supply: 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
- Mounting options: 4 x integrated mounting holes
- Weight: 6g (0.21oz)
- Operating Temperature: -25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
- Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
- Frequency/standards: 13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
- Antenna(s): Integrated 26mm x 49mm (1.02in x 1.97in) rectangular antenna (removable)
- Read range: Typically 25mm (1in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
- Additional NFC modes: Dynamic NFC format NDEF tag emulation with smart write-back
- Pass IDs: Up to 6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
- Encryption key slots key slots: 6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google merchant IDs); 9 x Application key slots (DES or AES)
- USB device types (can enable/disable as required): USB Mass storage; Human Interface Device; USB Virtual COM port
- Serial interface: Physical RS-232 serial port (includes active, passive and file transfer modes)
- Connectors: Micro USB socket and 8-pin captive cable connector for USB and RS-232 (2mm pitch); Optional FFC connector for USB and RS-232 3V TTL on 12 pin expansion header
- Operating system support: Windows, Linux, MacOS full support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device and mass storage; Android support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device; iPhone and iPad support
- Operator feedback: Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from target application (customised colour/note sequence responses)
- Field configurable: Yes, using configuration files, and with password and hardware-based lock
- Field upgradeable: Yes, using encrypted firmware file
- External antenna: Optional via connector (requires re-tuning/certification)
- Encryption algorithms: NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922
- Compliance / Certification: Apple VAS, Google SmartTap, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS, MCI
- 24-month limited hardware warranty
- Manufacturer’s part number: VTAP50-OEM
Downloads
VTAP50-OEM Datasheet
Datasheet for VTAP50 embedded NFC reader board from Dot Origin.
VTAP50 embedded NFC reader board – USB & Serial
Universal, compact embedded NFC reader board that supports a wide range of cards, tags and mobile credentials including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and all MIFARE, DESFire and NFC tag types. Fully certified for VAS, Smart Tap and ECP2. Integral antenna and multiple host interfaces including USB, RS-232 and 3V serial, plus serial RGB LED support. Modular FCC certified for immediate integration.
£114.00
Key features
| Interfaces | USB and RS-232 |
|---|---|
| Mobile pass compatibility | Apple Wallet NFC pass (VAS for loyalty/membership/ticketing plus ECP2 for Apple Access) |
| Card/Tag compatibility | UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types; NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4; Block data from MIFARE Ultralight AES, ICODE and MIFARE Classic; Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight. |
| Dimensions | 32mm x 58mm (1.26in x 2.28in) with integrated rectangular antenna; Optional smaller size 20mm x 52mm (0.79in x 2.05in) when using an external antenna |
Description
This VTAP50 OEM contactless reader board is the most compact option in the VTAP range. It too can read and decrypt NFC pass data from Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, with a simple tap, and transfer that data to other systems. It is fully certified by both Apple and Google, to work with their respective VAS and Smart Tap protocols, supporting automatic pass selection on iOS, as well as on-board decryption.
As well as reading passes from iPhone or Android mobile phones, it will also read UID or secure encoded data from many types of RFID and NFC cards and tags, including MIFARE Classic and DESFire.
This integrator-ready VTAP50 OEM reader can be embedded for use in many environments, including retail loyalty, cashless payment, gym check-in, and sports ticketing. Being separate from any payment mechanism simplifies data and security considerations, and the human experience. Although it cannot support EMV payments, the VTAP reader can be used for stored value and points redemption applications.
Pass data can be output over USB in the same way as a mag-stripe, barcode or QR code scanner, using a keyboard emulation or a virtual COM port interface, or a serial RS-232 interface can be used for command, data transfer and logging. This makes it easy to upgrade existing systems by adding a VTAP50, without software changes, to transition from a card or ticket experience to one where passes are wholly electronic.
A USB connection from any PC is used to configure the VTAP50, by editing simple text files. Keys can be easily updated but cannot be extracted from the device. The configuration can be locked, so that the device is password protected or read-only in general use.
The VTAP50 OEM reader board is ready for you to integrate into your own housing. It comes without cables, but includes a micro-USB connector in addition to a standard 8 pin 2mm pitch connector with both USB and serial RS-232 connections. This is everything needed to get started with mobile NFC pass reading. You will have access to create demonstration mobile passes, so that you can test your application. For production purposes you will need to use a third-party pass provider, or integrate directly with Apple and Google.
Includes a free license for Dot Origin's popular Read-a-Card software on request - ideal for customers wanting to integrate with web or desktop applications without using keyboard emulation.
If the VTAP50 OEM reader board does not fit your requirement, check out the larger VTAP100 NFC reader options. These include specific models with Wiegand or OSDP interfaces for access control and turnstiles, and a boxed version in a neat compact case for desktop or wall mounting.
Technical details
- Power Supply: 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
- Mounting options: 4 x integrated mounting holes
- Weight: 6g (0.21oz)
- Operating Temperature: -25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
- Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
- Frequency/standards: 13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
- Antenna(s): Integrated 26mm x 49mm (1.02in x 1.97in) rectangular antenna (removable)
- Read range: Typically 25mm (1in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
- Additional NFC modes: Dynamic NFC format NDEF tag emulation with smart write-back
- Pass IDs: Up to 6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
- Encryption key slots key slots: 6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google merchant IDs); 9 x Application key slots (DES or AES)
- USB device types (can enable/disable as required): USB Mass storage; Human Interface Device; USB Virtual COM port
- Serial interface: Physical RS-232 serial port (includes active, passive and file transfer modes)
- Connectors: Micro USB socket and 8-pin captive cable connector for USB and RS-232 (2mm pitch); Optional FFC connector for USB and RS-232 3V TTL on 12 pin expansion header
- Operating system support: Windows, Linux, MacOS full support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device and mass storage; Android support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device; iPhone and iPad support
- Operator feedback: Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from target application (customised colour/note sequence responses)
- Field configurable: Yes, using configuration files, and with password and hardware-based lock
- Field upgradeable: Yes, using encrypted firmware file
- External antenna: Optional via connector (requires re-tuning/certification)
- Encryption algorithms: NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922
- Compliance / Certification: Apple VAS, Google SmartTap, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS, MCI
- 24-month limited hardware warranty
- Manufacturer’s part number: VTAP50-OEM
Downloads
VTAP50-OEM Datasheet
Datasheet for VTAP50 embedded NFC reader board from Dot Origin.