• Preprinted CR80 13.56MHz NXP NTAG215 NFC RFID Cards Pack of 100
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Preprinted CR80 13.56MHz NXP NTAG215 NFC RFID Cards Pack of 100

  • Product Code: RCC34
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  • $60.00

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  • 100 or more $18.56

NTAG215​ is a mass-market NFC Forum Type 2 tag IC​ from NXP Semiconductors, widely recognized as the standard chip for Nintendo Amiibo figures. It is optimized for high-volume, cost-sensitive NFC applications requiring reliable performance and moderate memory.

Key Features

Feature

Specification

Memory​

504 bytes​ user memory (EEPROM)

Total Storage​

540 bytes (including 36 bytes of system memory)

Compatibility​

NFC Forum Type 2 Tag (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A)

UID Length​

7-byte unique identifier

Operating Frequency​

13.56 MHz

Read Range​

Up to ~5–10 cm (depending on reader/coupler)

Write Endurance​

Typically 100,000 cycles

Data Retention​

10 years

Memory Layout (Simplified)

Block

Size (bytes)

Purpose

0–1

8

Serial Number / UID​ (7 bytes + BCC)

2

4

Lock Bytes​ (lock areas of memory)

3

4

Capability Container (CC)​ – defines tag type and memory size

4–131

504

User Data Area​ (main data storage)

132–134

12

Lock Bits & Mirror/Configuration​ (optional)

Note:​ The 504-byte user area (blocks 4–131) is the primary storage for NDEF messages, Amiibo data, URLs, or custom payloads.

Security & Protection

  1. 16-bit Password Protection​ (optional)
    • Can be configured to require a password for read/write operations.
  2. Write Protection​
    • Lock bits allow permanent or temporary write-locking of memory sections.
  3. Anti‑Collision & Anti‑Tearing​
    • Supports multiple tag handling and avoids data corruption during abrupt removal.
  4. Signature Protection (NTAG Signature RT)​ – optional feature
    • Allows cryptographic signature verification (RSA/ECDSA) to prevent cloning.

Famous Application: Nintendo Amiibo

The NTAG215 is the de facto chip inside official Amiibo figures. Each Amiibo uses a portion of the user memory to store:

  • Character ID, game data, user-generated content (e.g., training stats).
  • Write‑once areas to prevent tampering.

Typical Use Cases

  • NFC Toys & Collectibles​ (Amiibo, gaming accessories)
  • Product Authentication & Brand Protection
  • Smart Packaging & Marketing​ (NTAG‑enabled boxes, posters)
  • Light‑Duty Access Control​ (hotel keys, event passes)
  • NFC Business Cards & Device Pairing
  • Mobile Interaction​ (Android/iOS apps with NDEF data)

Comparison with Similar NFC Tags

Tag IC

User Memory

Special Features

Common Use

NTAG213​

144 bytes

Smallest, cheapest

URL sharing, simple tasks

NTAG215​

504 bytes​

Amiibo‑compatible, balanced size

Amiibo, medium data storage

NTAG216​

888 bytes

Largest memory

HTML pages, larger payloads

MIFARE Ultralight EV1​

48 bytes

Basic, low‑cost

Transit tickets, disposable tags

Why Choose NTAG215?

  • Amiibo Compatibility​ – Required for Amiibo cloning/custom projects.
  • Optimal Size​ – 504 bytes is sufficient for most NDEF, URLs, and custom data.
  • Broad Support​ – Works with any NFC‑enabled smartphone or PN5xx reader.
  • Cost‑Effective​ – Ideal for mid‑volume interactive NFC products.

Development Tip:​ Use NXP’s NTAG‑App​ or open‑source tools (like libnfc, Proxmark3) to read/write NTAG215 tags. For Amiibo emulation, tools such as TagMo​ (Android) or AmiiBoss​ (iOS) are popular.

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