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overheads. The IC also meets NFC Forum type 1-5 tag
specifications, ISO/IEC 18092 NFC Interface and Protocol
(NFCIP), and payment standards including EMVCo latest
revisions. It is pre-certified in accordance with the Global
Certification Forum (GCF) and PTCRB[1] for integration in
mobile devices, and can enable handsets to read MIFARE
ClassicTM encrypted tags.
Built-in power management and battery-voltage monitoring
minimize any impact on runtime in a host-system such as
a smartphone. The extremely high RF sensitivity, which
allows the use of miniaturized antennas; the option to use an
external clock source instead of a crystal; and the high output
power of the chip that makes the DC/DC booster optional,
each help save bill of materials and board footprint.
ST’s latest ST54 Systems-in-Packages – ST54F and
ST54H – contain the ST21NFCD NFC controller and an
embedded Secure Element (eSE). The eSE is an ST33
secure microcontroller certified to the highest security
standards including Common Criteria EAL5+ and EMVCo
for financial applications, which ensures strong protection
against duplication and hacking in a compact and easy-
to-use integrated device. It leverages the proven ARM®
SecurCore® SC300™ core and supports secure operating
systems (OS) running Java Card™ and GlobalPlatform™.
The ST54F integrates the ST21NFCD with the widely
deployed ST33G1M2 Secure Element with up to 1.28MB of
eFlash. The ST54H embeds a more advanced ST33J2M0
Secure Element with up to 2MB eFlash and twice the
performance of the ST33G1M2 to connect with new digital
secure applications from service providers.
The ST21NFCD and the new ST54 SiPs are in volume
production, each packaged as a 4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm 64-
pin WFBGA. Please contact your ST sales office for pricing
options and sample requests.
ON Semiconductor Sampling Industry’s
Lowest Power Bluetooth® Low Energy SoC for IoT
and Connected Health & Wellness
Highly flexible Bluetooth 5 certified Radio System-on-Chip
(SoC) provides faster data rates & greater functionality while
maximizing system battery life
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient
innovations, has positioned itself at the forefront of ultra-low-
power wireless connectivity with its latest product offering.
The RSL10 highly flexible, ultra-miniature multi-protocol
Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chip (SoC) is capable
of supporting the advanced wireless functionalities emerging
in the IoT and Connected Health & Wellness sectors without
compromising battery life or overall system size. Target
applications for this device include wearables such as fitness
trackers and smart watches, smart locks, and electronics like
lighting or appliances.
The RSL10 capitalizes on the increased data rate throughput
capabilities of Bluetooth low energy technology, while
optimizing power consumption. The sophisticated SoC
provides an incredibly power-efficient operation for a wide
range of applications with its superior overall power profile,
including some of the best numbers in the industry for
peak Rx in Receive Mode and Deep Sleep Modes. Unlike
competing solutions, it is ideal for applications using 1.2 and
1.5 V batteries, and provides a voltage supply range between
1.1 and 3.6 V without an external DC/DC converter.
The highly-integrated dual-core architecture is built around
the user-programmableARM® Cortex®-M3 processor, which
provides clocking speeds up to 48 MHz and the flexibility to
support 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) proprietary protocol stacks. Also
featured is an ultra-low-power 32-bit Dual-Harvard Digital
Signal Processing (DSP) system, which enables signal
processing intensive applications such as wireless audio
codecs.
“Advancements in wearables and health and wellness
devices are continually pushing for reductions in system
size and optimization of battery life,” stated Bob Klosterboer,
executive vice president and general manager of the Analog
Solutions Group at ON Semiconductor. “Using our decades’
worth of experience and expertise developing ultra-low-
power System-on-Chips (SoC) targeting hearing aids, we
have developed a solution that sets new benchmarks in
power consumption.”
To accelerate customer design in and reduce customer time
to market, ON Semiconductor is making available a complete
development platform, including hardware board, software
tools, full documentation set and a large range of Bluetooth
protocols and firmware profile libraries. The RSL10 SoC is
currently sampling in an ultra-miniature 5.50 mm2 51-pin
WLCSP package. Samples of the 6×6 mm 48-pin QFN are
planned to be available at the end of April.
To learn more, visit our RSL10 product page and read the
“Advanced Low Power Wireless Technology Creates New
Possibilities in Wearables and ‘Connected’ Health and
Wellness Devices” blog. To request engineering samples
or order an Evaluation Board, please contact your local ON
Semiconductor sales representative.
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