NFC Board Manual
(F803-0049 Series)
Features
■ Operating modes supported:
– Reader/Writer
■ Hardware features
– Dedicated internal frame controller
– Highly integrated Analog Front End (AFE)
for RF communications
– Transmission and reception modes
– Optimized power management
– Tag Detection modes
■ RF communication @13.56 MHz
– ISO/IEC 14443 A and B
– ISO/IEC 15693
– ISO/IEC 18092
■ Communication interfaces with a Host Controller
– Serial peripheral interface (SPI) Slave interface
– Connector : SMAW200-08 (YEONHO)
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Description
The F803-0049 is an integrated transceiver IC for contactless applications.
The F803-0049 manages the frame coding and decoding in Reader mode for standard
applications such as NFC, proximity and vicinity standards.
The F803-0049 embeds the Analog Front End for 13.56 MHz Air Interface.
The F803-0049 supports ISO/IEC 14443 A and B, ISO/IEC 15693 (single or double subcarrier) and
ISO/IEC 18092 protocols.
Figure1. F803-0049 application overview
Table1. F803-0049 Connection Pin Map
SMAW200-08
Pin Number
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
nSPI_SS
SPI_MISO
SPI_MOSI
SPI_SCK
nIRQ_IN
Detect_TAG
VCC
GND
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Fields <Cmd>, <RespCode> and <Len> are always 1 byte long.
Commands
Command format
<Data> can be from 0 to 255 bytes.
● Direction: MCU to F803-0049
<CMD><Len><Data>
● Direction: F803-0049 to MCU
<RespCode><Len><Data>
01
02
04
07
IDN
Protocol Select
SendRecv
Idle
08
0A
55
Other codes
RdReg
BaudRate
EchoCode
Reserved
Note: EchoCode is an exception as it has only one byte (0x55).
List of commands
Table2 lists the command set available for standard use.
Table 2. List of commands
Code
Command
Description
Requests short information about F803-0049
and its firmware version.
Select communication protocol and specify
some protocol-related parameters.
Sends data using previously selected
protocol and receives the tag response.
Switches the F803-0049 into TagDetect or
Hibernate state and specifies under which
condition to exit from these states.
Reads wakeup flags.
Sets UART baud rate.
Performs a serial interface echo.
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Operating modes
The F803-0049 has 2 operating modes: Idle and Active. In Active mode, the F803-0049
communicates actively with a tag or an external MCU. Idle mode includes two low consumption
states:
Hibernate and Tag Detector. The F803-0049 can switch from one mode to another.
Table 3. Operating modes
Mode
State
Description
Idle
Hibernate
Lowest power consumption. F803-0049 has
to be waken-up in order to communicate.
Low level on nIRQ_IN pin is the only wakeup
source.
Tag Detector
Low power consumption, Tag detection.
Wakeup source is configurable:
– Timer
– nIRQ_IN pin
– nSPI_SS pin
– Tag detector
LFO (low-frequency oscillator) is running in
this state.
Active
Standby or Reader
Main communication mode. HFO (high-
frequency oscillator) is running, F803-0049 is
able to decode and execute commands from
external MCU. It can switch the reader ON
and OFF and communicate with a tag or an
external MCU.
Hibernate and Tag-Detector states can only be activated by a command from the external MCU. As
soon as Application environmentany of these states are activated, the F803-0049 can no longer
communicate with the external MCU. It can only be woken up.
The behavior of the F803-0049 in 'Tag-Detector' state is defined by the Idle command.
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Electrical characteristics
Absolute maximum ratings
Table 4. Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage (VCC to GND)
Input or Output voltage relative to Ground
Ambient operating temperature
Ambient operating temperature (RF mode)
Storage temperature
Value
5.5
3.0 ± 0.3
-25 to +85
-25 to +85
-25 to +85
Unit
V
V
°C
°C
°C
Note: Stresses listed above may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating
only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operational sections of the specification is not implied.
Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
Product Certification Information
Product Name : NFC BOARD
Model Name : F803-0049
FCC ID : 2AYSO-F803-0049
KC : R-R-CU5-F803-0049
Rated : DC 5V
Cubicon Inc. Made in Korea
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This device can be operated in at least one Member State without infringing applicable requirements
▣ CE statement
on the use of radio spectrum."
- RF Range: 13.56MHz (RFID)
▣ FCC statement
Certification and Safety Approvals FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on
and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae -Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance. The antenna used for this transmitter must not transmit simultaneously
with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product
procedures
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▣ FCC statement
FCC Modular Usage Statement
Note 1: Any modifications made to the module will void the Grant of Certification, this module is
limited to OEM installation only and must not be sold to end-users, end-user shall have no manual
instructions to remove or install the device, only software or operating procedure shall be placed in
the end-user operating manual of final products.
Note 2: Host product manufacturers must provide in their user manual the required RF exposure
information for usage of this module. Host product manufacturers must use the following
RF exposure statement in their user manual “This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The antenna used for this transmitter must not
transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC
multi-transmitter product procedures”
Note 3: Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used.
Note 4: The module may be operated only with the integral PCB pattern antenna with which it is
authorized.
Note 5: To ensure compliance with all non-transmitter functions the host manufacturer is responsible
for ensuring compliance with the module(s) installed and fully operational. For example, if a host was
previously authorized as an unintentional radiator under the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
procedure without a transmitter certified module and a module is added, the host manufacturer is
responsible for ensuring that the after the module is installed and operational the host continues to
be compliant with the part 15B unintentional radiator requirements. Since this may depend on the
details of how the module is integrated with the host, the manufacturer shall provide guidance to
the host manufacturer for compliance with the part 15B requirements.
Note 6: The FCC ID label on the final system must be labeled with “Contains FCC ID: 2AYSO-F803-0049”
Note 7: The FCC rule/s for this module are CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart C 15.225.
Note 8: This modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts listed on its grant.
The host product manufacturer is responsible to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not
covered by the modular.
Cubicon Inc. – All rights reserved
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