Broadcom announces embedded NFC tag technology to simplify wireless device connectivity

IRVINE, USA: Broadcom Corp. has launched the BCM20203 near field communications (NFC) tag solution for consumer devices.

NFC technology has evolved to enable simple connectivity and service initiation with just a touch. By adding NFC to their products, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can simplify the wireless connectivity process and greatly improve the user experience for all consumers.

The Broadcom BCM20203 NFC type 1 tag solution developed to address low cost NFC consumer device applications. The BCM20203 is so low power that it has been designed to be powered only through the energy harvested from the reader on the other side of the connection.

The BCM20203 NFC tag solution enables a tag based NFC implementation in wireless devices such as headsets, mice, keyboards, 3D glasses, and remote controls. The BCM20203 has on-chip, non-volatile memory that allows for multiple read/write cycles.

The tag embedded into the device may be passive, not requiring a separate power supply such as a battery, as it is field-powered when it is brought within range of the reader, making it more cost and energy efficient. The Broadcom BCM20203 NFC tag solution is now sampling.