Description
DESFire | Genuine NXP MIFARE® DESFire EV2 8K ISO Smart Cards w/ HiCo Magnetic Stripe
Bridge legacy and next-generation security systems with Genuine NXP MIFARE® DESFire EV2 8K ISO Smart Cards featuring a HiCo Magnetic Stripe. These hybrid credentials combine NXP's advanced DESFire EV2 contactless technology with a high-coercivity magnetic stripe, allowing a single card to support both modern encrypted smart card readers and existing magnetic stripe infrastructure. They're an ideal solution for organizations upgrading access control systems while maintaining compatibility with time & attendance, parking, vending, and other legacy applications.
Powered by 8K Bytes of secure EEPROM memory, DESFire EV2 delivers exceptional flexibility for enterprise credential programs requiring multiple secure applications, encrypted authentication, digital identities, and future expansion. Operating at 13.56 MHz and compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, these credentials support AES-128 encryption, mutual authentication, and secure messaging while the integrated HiCo magnetic stripe provides dependable performance with traditional swipe-based systems. Available blank, custom printed, encoded, or fully personalized, these hybrid smart cards simplify migration projects without sacrificing security.
Technical Resources & Downloads
- NXP MIFARE DESFire EV2 Product Data Sheet (PDF)
- NXP DESFire EV2 Technical Documentation & Application Notes
Technical documentation is provided directly by NXP and may be updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the magnetic stripe used for?
The integrated HiCo magnetic stripe provides compatibility with legacy systems such as time & attendance, parking, vending, hotel locks, and older access control systems while the DESFire EV2 chip supports modern encrypted contactless authentication.
How much memory does this credential provide?
This card includes 8K Bytes of secure EEPROM memory, making it ideal for organizations deploying multiple secure applications on a single credential.
Can the magnetic stripe and DESFire chip be used at the same time?
Yes. Hybrid credentials allow both technologies to function independently, making them ideal for migration projects where both legacy magnetic stripe readers and DESFire smart card readers are in use.
What frequency does the DESFire EV2 chip operate on?
The contactless smart card communicates at 13.56 MHz and complies with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A standards.
Can these cards be custom printed and encoded?
Absolutely. ID Enhancements offers full-color printing, logos, sequential numbering, barcodes, magnetic stripe encoding, and DESFire programming for complete turnkey credential solutions.
Why choose an 8K DESFire EV2 card?
The larger memory capacity supports more secure applications, encryption keys, and future expansion than lower-capacity smart cards, making it an excellent choice for enterprise, campus, healthcare, and government deployments.
