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What is hid MIFARE DESFire EV2?
The HID MIFARE DESFire EV2 represents a high-security, contactless smart card technology (MF3D(H)x2) that is specifically designed for secure access control, public transportation, and cashless transactions. This technology is frequently integrated with HID’s Seos ecosystem to provide enhanced flexibility.
It boasts Common Criteria EAL5+ security and is capable of supporting various applications (such as parking and building access) on a single card.
Usage Examples & Applications
- Access Management: Highly secure access control with advanced AES encryption for corporate or government facilities.
- Smart City Services: Combining public transport ticketing, bike-sharing, and city services on one card.
- Closed-Loop Payment: Student ID cards, cafeteria systems, and loyalty programs.
- Multi-App Identification: Storing multiple applications on one card, which can be loaded after issuance.
Synonyms/Related Terminology
- HID Seos/MIFARE DESFire EV2 (5906) (Specific product implementation by HID).
- NXP MIFARE DESFire EV2 (The underlying chip technology).
- MF3D(H)x2 (NXP technical product designation).
- Contactless Smart Card (General classification).
Key Features and Benefits
- Superior Security: EAL5+ security certification, similar to banking cards, with mutual three-pass authentication.
- Flexibility: Supports up to 32 files per application, allowing multiple, diverse applications to run concurrently on a single card.
- Range & Speed: Improved contactless performance and faster data processing compared to previous versions (EV1), with an operating distance up to 100mm.
- HID Compatibility: Works with HID Signo and iCLASS SE Reader infrastructure.
- HID Seos Bamboo Card Datasheet