Description
DESFire | NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 8K ISO Cards with Magnetic Stripe & Imprinted Number
Upgrade your credential program with NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 8K ISO Cards featuring an integrated magnetic stripe and visible imprinted card number. This dual-technology credential combines advanced 13.56 MHz contactless smart card security with magnetic stripe functionality in a standard CR80 ISO card, making it ideal for organizations operating both modern contactless readers and compatible legacy magnetic stripe systems.
Each card incorporates a genuine NXP MIFARE DESFire EV3 8K contactless IC with 8K Bytes of nonvolatile application memory. The flexible multi-application architecture supports sophisticated credential programs for physical access control, campus services, healthcare identification, transportation, parking, time and attendance, membership programs and cashless applications.
The visible imprinted number provides a convenient reference for receiving, inventory control, credential issuance and replacement, while the magnetic stripe provides an additional technology option for compatible systems.
Key Features
- Genuine NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 contactless IC
- 8K Bytes of nonvolatile application memory
- Integrated magnetic stripe
- Visible imprinted card number
- 13.56 MHz contactless operation
- ISO/IEC 14443 Type A communication
- AES-128 authentication support
- Secure messaging capabilities
- DES, 2K3DES and 3K3DES support
- Secure Dynamic Messaging support
- Transaction MAC and Transaction Timer capabilities
- Proximity Check and Originality Check support
- Multiple independent applications
- Standard CR80 ISO card format
- No printed slot-punch indicators
Recommended Applications
- Corporate access control credentials
- Enterprise credential programs
- University and campus cards
- Healthcare facility credentials
- Government and municipal access cards
- Transportation and transit programs
- Parking and facility services
- Time and attendance systems
- Membership credentials
- Cashless payment applications
- Visitor management programs
- Multi-site credential deployments
- Contactless and magnetic stripe migration projects
DESFire EV3 Contactless Technology with Magnetic Stripe
This credential combines two technologies on one professional ISO card. The NXP MIFARE DESFire EV3 contactless IC supports secure communication with compatible 13.56 MHz readers, while the magnetic stripe supports compatible magnetic stripe applications.
The two technologies operate independently. Organizations may use the contactless chip, the magnetic stripe or both technologies depending on their reader infrastructure and credential requirements.
Benefits of an Imprinted Card Number
A visible imprinted number provides administrators and security personnel with a convenient visual reference for each credential. This can simplify:
- Receiving and inventory verification
- Credential assignment and issuance
- Cardholder record management
- Lost-card replacement
- Administrative identification without a reader lookup
The visible imprinted number should not be assumed to match the card’s electronic chip identifier or magnetic stripe data unless that relationship is specifically established by the system administrator.
DESFire EV3 Security Advantages
MIFARE DESFire EV3 builds upon the established DESFire platform with features designed to strengthen application security, protect transaction data and support complex multi-application credential environments.
- Secure Dynamic Messaging: Supports protection of dynamically generated data in applicable deployments.
- Transaction Timer: Allows supported systems to limit the permitted duration of a transaction.
- Transaction MAC: Helps verify the authenticity and integrity of transaction data.
- Proximity Check: Supports protection against certain relay-attack scenarios in compatible systems.
- Originality Check: Supports verification of an authentic NXP IC.
- Multi-Application Architecture: Allows independent applications, files and security keys to coexist on one credential.
Common Product Comparisons
- DESFire EV3 8K vs DESFire EV2 8K
- DESFire EV3 8K vs DESFire EV3 4K
- DESFire EV3 with magnetic stripe vs contactless-only cards
- DESFire EV3 vs MIFARE Classic
- Dual-technology cards vs magnetic stripe-only cards
- 8K multi-application cards vs lower-memory credentials
Is This the Right Credential?
Select this product when your project requires:
ā Genuine NXP MIFARE DESFire EV3 technology
ā High-capacity 8K memory
ā An integrated magnetic stripe
ā A visible imprinted card number
ā Advanced multi-application security
ā A standard CR80 ISO card
ā Support for contactless and magnetic stripe systems
Compatibility Notice
MIFARE DESFire credentials are not universally interchangeable. Reader compatibility, application keys, encryption method, file structure and system configuration must be confirmed before ordering. A reader operating at 13.56 MHz is not automatically compatible with every DESFire credential or application. Magnetic stripe compatibility must also be confirmed with the receiving system.
Technical Resources & Downloads
- NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Short Data Sheet (PDF)
- NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Fact Sheet (PDF)
- NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Quick-Start Guide – AN12753 (PDF)
- NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Feature and Functionality Comparison – AN12752 (PDF)
- NXP MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Product Overview
Technical resources are provided directly by NXP Semiconductors and may be revised or updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the magnetic stripe?
The magnetic stripe allows the card to be used with compatible magnetic stripe readers and applications. It operates independently from the DESFire EV3 contactless chip.
Can the contactless chip and magnetic stripe both be used?
Yes. Organizations may use the DESFire EV3 chip, the magnetic stripe or both technologies, depending on reader compatibility and system requirements.
Is the visible imprinted number the same as the chip identifier?
Not necessarily. The visible number and electronically read chip identifier serve different purposes and should not be assumed to match.
How much memory does this card provide?
Each credential provides 8K Bytes of nonvolatile application memory suitable for sophisticated multi-application deployments.
Does this card support multiple applications?
Yes. DESFire EV3 supports multiple independent applications, files and keys on one credential, subject to available memory and system configuration.
Will any 13.56 MHz reader read this credential?
No. The reader must support MIFARE DESFire EV3 or an applicable DESFire operating mode, along with the required application structure and security settings.
Can these cards be slot punched?
Because these cards do not include printed slot-punch indicators, slot punching is not recommended. Contactless smart cards contain an internal antenna that can be permanently damaged if punched in the wrong location.
Are DESFire EV3 cards the same as MIFARE Classic cards?
No. MIFARE DESFire EV3 and MIFARE Classic use different security, memory and application architectures and should not be treated as interchangeable without confirming system compatibility.
Why Buy from ID Enhancements?
For more than 30 years, ID Enhancements has specialized in contactless credentials for professional access control and identification applications. We provide knowledgeable product assistance, competitive pricing and dependable fulfillment to help organizations select the appropriate credential technology for their access control environment.
