US EditionNext NFC Release Will Quadruple Range of Contactless Connections
- The NFC Forum unveiled Release 15 this week, which increases the range for contactless NFC interactions worldwide from 0.5 centimeters up to 2 centimeters.
- This update addresses the need for improved dependability and an extended functional range as NFC technology becomes embedded in smaller, more sophisticated devices like smartwatches.
- NFC Release 15 enhances speed and success rates of contactless interactions by reducing the need for precise device alignment, benefiting applications such as tap-to-pay and multi-purpose tap.
- The chairperson of the NFC Forum announced that Release 15 is now available for download to members, with device certification set to begin later this fall.
- Certification is anticipated to encourage quicker adoption in upcoming devices, but it remains uncertain whether current NFC-equipped devices will be able to receive updates that enable compatibility with the new standard.
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Upcoming NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range, making tap-to-pay faster and easier
Anyone who knows the struggle of trying to line up a device, especially a smartwatch, with a payment terminal will be relieved to know that the range, also known as the operating volume, required for the standard to work is increasing. This means that not only will connections start sooner,...Read Entire Article
NFC will work from further away to improve 'reliability' in tap to pay and more
NFC is an increasingly useful technology in the modern world, and now it’s getting a range boost as the standard will now operate at 2cm away, nearly four times the previous requirement in a change aimed at improving the reliability of actions such as tap to pay. more…
NFC is getting a range boost
Tap-to-pay wont actually require a tap soon thanks to extended NFC range capabilities. | Image: Leonie Asendorpf/picture alliance via Getty Images The next version of the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard aims to make it easier to make payments, pair devices, and unlock doors using your phone or smartwatch. The most notable improvement is a boost to the distance of contactless connections from 0.5cm to 2cm, extending the range by x4. The …
The range of mobile payments and wireless charging increases.
The NFC feature is getting more space on smartphones to stop juggling when it comes to paying and goes from 5 millimeters to 2 centimeters.
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