MIFARE Ultralight

Contactless

Ultra-low-cost contactless memory IC for single-use tickets, event wristbands, and disposable transit tokens.

Contactless | ISO/IEC 14443 | Depuis 2001

Quick Specs

Contactless
Interface Contactless
Chip Type Memory
OS None (Memory Card)
EAL Level Not Evaluated
Lifespan 1 years
First Deployed 2001

Spécifications complètes

Matériel

InterfaceContactless
Type de puceMemory
Système d'exploitationNone (Memory Card)

Communication

ProtocoleISO 14443-A (Part 3)
APDU étendu Non
Canaux logiques1

Sécurité

Niveau EALNot Evaluated
Élément sécurisé Oui
Résistant aux altérations Oui
Coprocesseur cryptographique Oui
Prise en charge biométrique Non

Questions fréquemment posées

Consider four key factors: interface type (contact, contactless, or dual-interface), security requirements (EAL certification level), application domain (payment, identity, transport), and chip platform (JavaCard, MULTOS, native). For EMV payments, dual-interface cards are now standard. For government eID, EAL5+ certified cards are typically required.

Contact smart cards require physical insertion into a reader and communicate via the ISO 7816 interface (gold contact pads). Contactless cards use radio frequency (ISO 14443) and work within a few centimeters of a reader. Dual-interface cards combine both interfaces on a single chip, offering maximum flexibility.

EAL (Evaluation Assurance Level) is part of the Common Criteria framework for evaluating IT security. For smart cards, EAL4+ is common for payment cards, while EAL5+ or EAL6+ is required for government identity documents and ePassports. Higher EAL levels indicate more rigorous security testing and formal verification methods.