➀ 3ALogics, an NFC fabless chip company, plans to launch around ten new NFC-based wireless charging chips next year; ➁ The company's CEO, Park Kwang-beom, stated during a conference that they have selected to focus on approximately 10 categories of NFC chips to achieve success; ➂ The new chips are part of the company's strategy to expand its NFC chip offerings.
Recent #NFC news in the semiconductor industry
➀ 3ALogics is planning to launch around ten new NFC-based wireless charging chips next year; ➁ The company has selected to focus on approximately 10 categories of NFC chips from over a hundred; ➂ CEO Park Kwang-beom emphasized the strategic choice for success.
➀ Pragmatic Semiconductor has announced a new RFID tag product line for marking retail items.
➁ The product line, branded 'NFC Connect', is a passive IC powered and read using near-field communications.
➂ It is compliant with ISO15693 and NFC Forum Type 5 standards and can be easily integrated into existing workflows.
➀ The Switch 2 has been officially unveiled with new details on its hardware, including support for WIFI-6 and NFC. ➁ The console will retain NFC support for Amiibo compatibility. ➂ The Switch 2 will have both upper and lower USB-C ports usable for charging.
➀ Researchers at Delft and Radboud University have developed a battery-free device, Densor, that measures mouth temperature and jaw position. ➁ Densor uses NFC for wireless communication and energy capture, compatible with most smartphones. ➂ The device has applications in healthcare, wellness, and research, including monitoring orthodontic treatment and sleep disorders.
➀ NGate malware uses NFC technology to steal payment card data from infected Android devices and relay it to attackers. ➁ The malware can emulate the stolen card, allowing attackers to withdraw money from ATMs or make payments. ➂ NGate was distributed through phishing attacks, masquerading as legitimate banking apps and prompting users to enter sensitive information.