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Focus Application - Near Field Communications
	NFC, or "near field communications´, is gaining traction in wireless applications in the US. In fact, in 2011 alone, 30 million NFC-equipped handsets shipped worldwide. This technology uses wireless methods at the 13.56 MHz frequency. It is ideal for close proximity applications over distances of less than 100mm. The target applications include wireless payment (point of sale device - peer-to-peer information collection and exchange, security and access control, and even healthcare information exchange platforms.

Industry Definition - Near Field Communications
NFC is an extension of the existing RFID (radio frequency identification). NFC reduces the link distance to allow for exchange of sensitive information (personal, bank account info, media, etc) as needed by the application. Unlike RFID, NFC exclusively uses the 13.56MHz and is designed for volumetric field strength efficiency rather than antenna gain like traditional antennas. These NFC products can then be integrated into a passive or active reader/writer configuration depending on the needs of the field strength and the end-application itself.

New Products
W3579 • Size: 58mm x 35mm x 0.30mm • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: 11mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω W3580 • Size: 58mm x 35mm x 0.45mm • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: 10mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω
Look for the upcoming Q3 release of the W7001 (NFC Flex Stamp antenna) and W7002 (NFC Wire Loop antenna).
W7001 • Size: 25mm x 25mm • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: up to 38mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω
W7002 • Size: 51mm x 76mm (Inside Area) • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: up to 38mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω

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