ST25R3916-AQFT STMicroelectronics Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
STMicroelectronics ST25R3916-AQFT is a high-performance NFC universal device and EMVCo reader IC. It supports ISO 14443, ISO 15693, and NFC standards at up to 6.78 MHz with integrated analog front end. Available from stock worldwide with competitive pricing for contactless communication designs.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 33
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- ST25R3916-AQFT Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Multi-protocol NFC support: ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, and NFC IP-1 at 6.78 MHz operating frequency
- Integrated EMVCo-compliant reader with analog front end and amplitude/phase measurement
- Low power consumption with wake-up modes for battery-powered contactless reader applications
- SPI and I2C digital interface with interrupt output for flexible host microcontroller integration
Applications
The ST25R3916-AQFT is widely used in contactless payment terminals and access control readers requiring EMVCo compliance. It serves smart home IoT hubs and industrial NFC readers that need multi-protocol tag reading and writing. The device is also deployed in healthcare equipment and asset tracking systems where reliable short-range wireless communication is essential.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for ST25R3916-AQFT:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NFC and RFID protocols does the ST25R3916-AQFT support?
The ST25R3916-AQFT supports ISO 14443 A and B, ISO 15693, ISO 18092 (NFC IP-1), and NFC Forum tag types 1 through 5. It operates at 13.56 MHz carrier frequency with data rates up to 848 kbps, enabling compatibility with a broad range of contactless cards and tags in a single device.
What supply voltage and current consumption does the ST25R3916-AQFT require for portable reader designs?
The ST25R3916-AQFT operates from a 3.3 V supply rail with a typical active current of approximately 75 mA during transmission. It offers low-power wake-up modes drawing under 5 µA, making it suitable for battery-operated portable NFC readers where power efficiency is a design priority.
How does the ST25R3916-AQFT compare with lower-cost NFC reader ICs when EMVCo compliance is required?
Unlike basic NFC reader ICs limited to ISO 14443 A only, the ST25R3916-AQFT integrates EMVCo-certified analog front end with amplitude and phase demodulation, supporting all EMV payment card variants. This integration eliminates external tuning components and reduces BOM count, justifying its premium over single-protocol alternatives in payment terminal designs targeting EMVCo Level 1 certification.
What package does the ST25R3916-AQFT use and what are the PCB footprint dimensions?
The ST25R3916-AQFT comes in a 32-pin QFN (Quad Flat No-Lead) package with a 5 mm x 5 mm body and 0.5 mm pin pitch. This compact footprint with exposed thermal pad enables dense PCB layouts while providing good thermal dissipation for reader applications requiring continuous operation.
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