NFC hardware

Question

Is there any NFC hardware that we can buy that works with the Proximity APIs?  Or if there are currently no compatible devices will this change with the next preview? Thanks

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Answer 1

Alan,

I will research this for you.

Best Wishes - Eric

Answer 2

Many thanks. It'd be great if you could find some information.

I'm also interested in the Proximity support for Wi-Fi Direct.  The presentation http://channel9.msdn.com/events/BUILD/BUILD2011/HW-329T **implied** that existing Wi-Fi devices could be used.  However no Proximity support appears when I've plugged-in a new Wi-Fi USB device.

Does it maybe have to a certified Wi-Fi Direct device, e.g. one from http://certifications.wi-fi.org/search_products.php?search=1&advanced=1&lang=en&filter_company_id=&filter_category_id=3&filter_subcategory=&filter_cid=&date_from=&date_to=&selected_certifications%5B%5D=50&x=51&y=18

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Answer 3

An NXP NFC evaluation kit can be purchased for use in development.  For the PN544 NFC evaluation kit, the order part number is OM5596 and can be found by doing a “query” on the Avnet EM website for this number:  http://avnetexpress.avnet.com

Description of the kit:

Demokit PN544/C2 containing 1 USB Demoboard V4.1 + USB Cable + 1 MIFARE Classic 1K Card + 1 MIFARE UL Card

Full Order Part Number:  OM5596/N5441U02

Software Driver:

To be distributed by NXP.  NXP is investigating possibility of posting driver to their website.  Please contact Steven Fera:

steven.fera at  nxp dot com

Answer 4

Thanks Eric I'll look into getting some of that hardware.

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