NXP Semiconductors
PN511
Transmission Module
8.2 NFCIP-1 mode
The NFCIP-1 communication differentiates between an active and a Passive
Communication mode.
• Active Communication mode means both the initiator and the target are using their
own RF field to transmit data.
• Passive Communication mode means that the target answers to an initiator command
in a load modulation scheme. The initiator is active in terms of generating the RF field.
• Initiator: generates RF field at 13.56 MHz and starts the NFCIP-1 communication
• Target: responds to initiator command either in a load modulation scheme in Passive
Communication mode or using a self generated and self modulated RF field for Active
Communication mode.
In order to fully support the NFCIP-1 standard the PN511 supports the Active and Passive
Communication mode at the transfer speeds 106 kbit/s, 212 kbit/s and 424 kbit/s as
defined in the NFCIP-1 standard.
Battery
µC
PN511
Initiator:Active
Fig 8. NFCIP-1 mode
PN511
µC
Battery
Target:
Passive or
Active
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Rev. 3.3 — 13 June 2007
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