SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 312 V1.1.1:2005

• Abstract:

  This Standard specifies the communication mode selection mechanism, designed to not disturb any ongoing communication at 13,56MHz, for devices implementing Ecma-340 and the reader functionality for integrated circuit cards compliant to ISO/IEC 14443 or ISO/IEC 15693. This standard mandates that conforming implementations enter the selected communication mode as specified in the respective standard. The communication mode specifications, however, are outside the scope of this NFCIP-2 Standard. Ecma-340, ISO/IEC 14443 and ISO/IEC 15693 standards specify the RF signal interface, initialisation, anticollision and protocols for wireless interconnection of closely coupled devices and access to contactless integrated circuit cards operating at 13,56MHz.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2005
• ICS: 35.100.01 - Open systems interconnection in general
• Technical Committee: SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Due Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Ref Project: ETSI TS 102 312 V1.1.1 (2004-02) - Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol-2 (NFCIP-2)

Overview

SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 312 V1.1.1:2005 defines the communication mode selection mechanism for devices implementing Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol-2 (NFCIP-2). It ensures that devices operating at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, such as those complying with Ecma-340, ISO/IEC 14443, and ISO/IEC 15693, can select their communication mode without disturbing ongoing transmissions. This Slovenian standard, harmonized with ETSI and ECMA specifications, is essential for interoperability among NFC devices and contactless integrated circuit cards.

Key Topics

• Communication Mode Selection: NFCIP-2 mandates a structured approach for detecting and selecting among available communication modes (NFC, PCD, or VCD modes), based on the presence of external RF fields.
• Non-Disruptive Operation: The mode selection mechanism is specifically designed to avoid interference with ongoing communications at 13.56 MHz.
• Device Conformance: Compliance with NFCIP-2 requires implementations to strictly follow the selection protocol, entering the chosen mode as defined in the corresponding standard (Ecma-340, ISO/IEC 14443, or ISO/IEC 15693).
• RF Field Detection: The standard sets a minimum external RF field threshold that devices must detect, ensuring coordination and collision avoidance when multiple devices are present.
• Sequential Procedure: A defined sequence enables initiator and target roles, as well as the reader functions for proximity and vicinity cards.

Applications

SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 312 V1.1.1:2005 is vital for enhancing NFC interoperability in several real-world domains:

• Mobile Payments and Ticketing: Ensures smartphones and contactless cards can effectively share and select the correct communication method when accessing public transportation systems, payment terminals, or secure buildings.
• Access Control: Facilitates seamless interaction between devices and proximity or vicinity cards used in secure entry systems.
• Consumer Electronics: Enables user-friendly pairing, data sharing, and communication between closely coupled devices like smartphones, tablets, wearables, and printers.
• Automotive and IoT: Supports device discovery and service initiation within connected vehicles or smart environments, where interference-free NFC communication is critical.

By specifying the mode selection mechanism, this standard supports robust and safe operation of NFC-enabled devices in environments populated with diverse 13.56 MHz technologies.

Related Standards

NFCIP-2 establishes compatibility with several essential international standards, enabling comprehensive coverage of NFC and contactless communication:

• Ecma-340 (NFCIP-1): Specifies the original Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol, establishing foundational RF, initialization, and protocol parameters for NFC devices.
• ISO/IEC 14443: Defines the standards for contactless proximity cards (proximity coupling devices, PCD, and proximity integrated circuit cards, PICC), commonly used for payment and identification.
• ISO/IEC 15693: Covers vicinity cards and their coupling devices (VCD/VICC), supporting longer range contactless operations typical in library, logistics, and access control applications.

Note: The specific details of each communication mode (RF signal characteristics, initialisation, anticollision, and data protocols) are provided within their respective standards (Ecma-340, ISO/IEC 14443, ISO/IEC 15693) and are referenced by NFCIP-2 for compliant mode entry.

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Keywords: NFCIP-2, Near Field Communication, communication mode selection, 13.56 MHz, contactless cards, Ecma-340, ISO/IEC 14443, ISO/IEC 15693, interoperability, RF field detection, SIST, ETSI.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2005
Vmesnik in protokol–2 komunikacije sosednjega polja (NFCIP-2)
Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol-2 (NFCIP-2)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: TS 102 312 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
35.100.01 Medsebojno povezovanje Open systems
odprtih sistemov na splošno interconnection in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

Technical Specification
Near Field Communication Interface
and Protocol-2 (NFCIP-2)
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Reference
DTS/ECMA-00288
Keywords
interface, NFC
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
Brief history.4
1 Scope.5
2 Conformance.5
3 References.5
4 Definitions and abbreviations.5
4.1 Definitions.5
4.2 Abbreviations.6
5 Conventions and notations .6
5.1 Names.6
6 External RF field threshold value.6
7 RF field detection.6
8 Mode selection.6
9 RF detection and Initial RF generation .7
History .9

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Foreword
This Technical Specification (TS) has been produced by ECMA on behalf of its members and those of the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
Brief history
In 2002, ECMA International formed Task Group 19 of Technical Committee 32 to specify Near Field Communication
(NFC) signal interfaces and protocols. The NFC devices are wireless closely coupled devices communicating at
13,56 MHz.
The General Assembly of December 2002 adopted the Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol-1 (NFCIP-1)
as ECMA-340 [1].
Although ECMA-340 [1] (NFCIP-1), ISO/IEC 14443 [2] and ISO/IEC 15693 [3] all specify 13,56 MHz as their
working frequency, they specify distinct communication modes. These are defined
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