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The NFC Forum recently announced the release of the NFC Release 15 specification, which extends the effective sensing range of NFC technology from its previous proximity of 0.5 centimeters to up to 2 centimeters. This enhancement significantly improves the convenience of near-field communication across various applications such as mobile payments, digital ticketing, smart keys, contactless smart cards, rapid device pairing, and wireless charging.
In addition to quadrupling the interaction range, the NFC Release 15 specification emphasizes the need for secure and accurate pairing while enabling faster initiation and reduced alignment precision. This advancement allows NFC-based interactions to be more seamless, even in dynamic environments, thereby enhancing the practicality of contactless operations.
The extended range offers a more fluid and responsive user experience in everyday scenarios, opening new horizons for wearable devices, wireless charging, smart home appliances, digital keys, and more. The standard was developed collaboratively by key members of the NFC Forum Board, including Apple, Google, Huawei, Identiv, Infineon, NXP, Sony, and STMicroelectronics. This release marks a pivotal moment in NFC’s evolution, aligning with the Forum’s previously outlined five-year technology roadmap, which aims to bolster the efficiency, interoperability, and user-friendliness of NFC across diverse devices.
Mike McCamon, Executive Director of the NFC Forum, stated: “Extending the range of NFC contactless connections was one of the key priorities outlined in the NFC Forum Five-Year Roadmap, to meet changing market needs and deliver faster, easier transactions across all NFC enabled devices – including smaller form factors such as wearables or smartphones.”
The new specification is also poised to drive innovations in mobile payments and sustainability-focused technologies. Notably, NFC Release 15 strengthens the role of mobile phones as contactless payment terminals, and boosts NFC’s utility in the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), public transit ticketing, and access control.
Furthermore, the update reiterates the Forum’s commitment to the Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, enabling brands to embed standardized and extended product information within NFC tags. Through the NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF), lifecycle data can be stored directly on products, facilitating better recycling, product tracking, and transparent communication—all contributing toward a circular economy.
The technical certification process for NFC Release 15 will open to the public in the fall of 2025. While the full specification is currently available to sponsor, principal, and associate members of the Forum, it will become accessible to all industry participants and the general public later this year.
This milestone upgrade symbolizes NFC’s entrance into a new era—one that not only enhances the reliability and convenience of close-range interactions but also cements its role in digital sustainability and the expanding Internet of Things ecosystem.
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