Description
NXP MIFARE® Classic EV1 1K Composite PET Core Cards – 13.56 MHz, CR80, 100 Cards
These NXP® MIFARE® Classic EV1 1K composite smart cards combine proven 13.56 MHz contactless credential technology with a durable PET core composite construction for access control, identification, membership and other RFID credential applications. Built in the standard CR80 credit-card format, each card incorporates a genuine NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 1K IC and communicates using ISO/IEC 14443 Type A technology.
The composite PVC/PET construction provides greater resistance to heat and repeated handling than standard all-PVC cards, making these credentials particularly useful for organizations producing cards with retransfer card printers or deploying credentials in environments where long-term card durability is important.
Key Features
- Genuine NXP® MIFARE® Classic EV1 1K contactless smart card technology
- 13.56 MHz operating frequency
- ISO/IEC 14443 Type A contactless interface
- 1K memory credential platform
- Composite PVC construction with durable PET core
- Standard CR80 credit-card size
- Gloss white card surface
- Designed for contactless access control and identification applications
- Well suited for retransfer card printing environments
- Package quantity: 100 cards
Technical Specifications
| Chip | NXP® MIFARE® Classic EV1 1K |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| RF Standard | ISO/IEC 14443 Type A |
| Memory | 1K |
| Card Size | CR80 / Credit Card Size |
| Construction | Composite PVC with PET Core |
| Finish | Gloss White |
| Package Quantity | 100 Cards |
Durable Composite Construction with PET Core
Standard PVC credentials can be susceptible to bending, cracking and heat-related distortion over time, particularly in demanding card-printing and daily-use environments. These MIFARE Classic EV1 1K composite cards incorporate a PET core between PVC card layers to provide improved dimensional stability and durability while maintaining the familiar CR80 card format.
The composite construction is especially valuable for credential programs using retransfer ID card printers. Retransfer printing typically exposes cards to higher temperatures than direct-to-card printing, and the PET core helps the credential remain flatter and more dimensionally stable during the printing process.
Common Applications
- Access control credentials
- Employee identification cards
- Student and campus ID cards
- Healthcare identification credentials
- Membership cards
- Visitor management credentials
- Cashless payment applications
- Transportation and fare applications
- Multi-application smart card programs
- Retransfer-printed RFID credentials
Why Choose a PET Core Composite Card?
- Improved resistance to card flexing and everyday handling
- Greater heat tolerance than standard all-PVC card construction
- Better dimensional stability during retransfer printing
- Suitable for high-use credential programs
- Helps reduce premature card replacement caused by physical damage
- Maintains standard CR80 dimensions for compatible card printers and readers
Composite PET Core vs. Standard PVC MIFARE Cards
| Feature | Composite PET Core Card | Standard PVC Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card Construction | PVC layers with PET core | PVC construction |
| Heat Resistance | Higher | Standard |
| Retransfer Printing | Well suited | Printer dependent |
| Resistance to Flexing | Improved | Standard |
| Best Application | Long-term and demanding credential programs | General-purpose card applications |
MIFARE Classic EV1 1K Contactless Technology
The NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 1K platform operates at 13.56 MHz and uses an ISO/IEC 14443 Type A contactless interface. It is widely used in established RFID credential systems for applications such as physical access control, identification, ticketing, membership and stored-value programs.
Before ordering, confirm that your existing reader, encoder, access control system and credential application are compatible with MIFARE Classic EV1 1K technology. MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire and other 13.56 MHz credential technologies are not interchangeable simply because they operate at the same frequency.
Manufacturer Resources
Professional 13.56 MHz Credentials for Long-Term Card Programs
For organizations that require MIFARE Classic EV1 1K credentials but want a more durable card construction than conventional PVC, these composite PET core cards provide a strong combination of established NXP contactless technology, CR80 compatibility, heat resistance and dependable physical construction. They are particularly well suited for retransfer printing and high-use credential programs where card quality and long-term appearance are important.
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