New Development Kit and Software Stack from ams Make It Easy to Add NFC to Microcontroller Systems
September 22 2014 - 3:04AM
Business Wire
AS3911 NFC development kit includes an NCI standard-based
interface to Android, Linux and Windows operating systems
ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance analog
ICs and sensors, today released the AS3911 NFC development kit and
interface software stack, which provide a blueprint for an NFC
implementation in any microcontroller-based system.
NFC has already proved its popularity with consumers in
applications such as contactless payments, and many OEMs are
looking to add value to electronics products by providing a simple,
secure, wireless NFC interface between a microcontroller and the
outside world. The new AS3911 NFC development kit from ams
eliminates the need for the OEM designer to implement a complete,
proprietary software interface between a host microcontroller, its
operating system and the NFC reader IC.
The software in the AS3911 development kit includes an NFC
Controller Interface (NCI) stack, a standard-based modular
firmware/software solution, operating from the hardware level up to
the operating system. Developed in collaboration with Stollmann E+V
GmbH, it manages the interaction between a microcontroller and any
NFC/HF reader in the AS391x family from ams.
Fully compatible with the Android, Linux, Windows 7 and Windows
8 operating systems, the AS3911 development kit lets developers
quickly and easily create NFC applications for multiple
microcontrollers. The standard interface is suitable for any kind
of NFC-enabled device, including routers, set-top boxes, automotive
infotainment systems, consumer electronics devices and home
appliances.
Because the NCI stack has a modular design, users can optimize
it for their system, selecting only the features and functions
required by their application. This means that designers can
optimize for a minimal microcontroller processing overhead and
memory usage, or for high performance and multi-protocol
support.
The NCI supports all NFC protocols specified by the ISO
standards organization, as well as providing extended functionality
for proprietary card systems. It also supports the automatic
antenna tuning feature provided by ams’s AS391x family of NFC
readers.
‘Combining a market-proven NFC software stack from Stollmann E+V
GmbH with the advanced features and high performance of the AS3911
NFC reader IC, this new development kit eases NFC adoption for any
designer working with microcontrollers today,’ said Rene Wutte,
Marketing Manager for HF/NFC readers at ams.
‘The broad adoption of NFC in mobile phones is leading to a new
wave of interest in NFC from manufacturers of devices which can
make a contactless bridge to mobile phones. Because of its AS391x
family of NFC readers, ams is the ideal partner for Stollmann,
which is positioned perfectly for the substantial market growth we
expect,’ said Juergen Schick, CEO of Stollmann E+V GmbH. ‘Our easy
to integrate software library complements the AS3911’s unique
features, helping OEMs to achieve a faster time to market.’
The NCI software stack is compatible with various physical
interfaces including UART, SPI and I2C.
The AS3911 development kit and NCI software stack are available
immediately. The development kit may be ordered online from
www.ams.com/AS3911/DevKit. For more information about the AS3911
NFC/HF reader or the AS3911 development kit, please go to
www.ams.com/NFC-HF-Reader/AS3911.
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