What is NFC?

NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone, to establish communication by bringing them within 4 cm (1.6 in) of each other. NFC devices are commonly used for contactless payment systems, data exchange, and simplified setup of more complex communications like Bluetooth. It's a short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that allows for intuitive and secure data transfer.

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NFC Competitor Technologies

UWB

Ultra-Wideband (UWB) offers similar short-range communication capabilities with potentially higher data rates and more precise location services, making it a competitor in some applications.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a competitor, particularly for applications like pairing devices and data transfer, although it typically consumes more power than NFC for simple tasks.

BLE

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) competes with NFC in applications requiring low power consumption, such as proximity marketing and beacon technology.

BT

BT (Bluetooth) is a competitor, particularly for applications like pairing devices and data transfer, although it typically consumes more power than NFC for simple tasks.

RFID

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is a broader technology category, and some RFID implementations compete directly with NFC, particularly in areas like access control and inventory management. NFC is essentially a subset of high-frequency RFID.

Mifare

Mifare is a type of RFID technology that competes with NFC in areas like contactless payments and access control.

QR

QR codes can be used for similar applications as NFC tags (e.g., information sharing, triggering actions), although they require visual scanning. They are a possible substitute in several contexts.

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NFC Complementary Technologies

Secure Elements

Secure Elements (SE) are hardware components used to securely store sensitive data and execute cryptographic operations. NFC often relies on SEs for secure transactions, making them complementary.

HCE

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Host Card Emulation (HCE) allows NFC-enabled devices to perform contactless payments without relying on a Secure Element, making it a complementary technology.

ISO7816

ISO7816 is a standard related to smart cards, which are often used with NFC for secure applications, making it complementary.

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Which job functions commonly mention NFC?

Firmware Engineer

1.1% of all Firmware Engineer jobs mention NFC

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Embedded Engineer

1.0% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention NFC

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Hardware Engineer

0.5% of all Hardware Engineer jobs mention NFC

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Electrical Engineer

0.2% of all Electrical Engineer jobs mention NFC

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Engineer

4581 Engineer jobs mention NFC

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