NXP ICODE® Series Card

NXP ICODE® Series RFID Cards

NXP ICODE® Series RFID Cards are 13.56 MHz high-frequency (HF) passive chips complying with ISO/IEC 15693. Powered entirely by the reader's RF field with no internal battery, they feature long-distance reading and multi-tag anti-collision capability. The series includes four core models, widely used in smart retail, asset management, logistics and access control. All models offer ≥100,000 write cycles and ≥10-year data retention.

Card Specifications

Size: CR80 — 85.5 × 54mm (customizable)

Thickness: 0.76mm / 0.84mm / or customized

Frequency: High Frequency 13.56 MHz

Protocol: ISO/IEC 15693

Chips: NXP ICODE® 3, NXP ICODE® SLIX-L, NXP ICODE® DNA, NXP ICODE® ILT / ILT-M

Material: PVC / PLA / PETG / PET / TESLIN / Wood / Bamboo / RPVC / Paper

Craft: Glossy, Matte, Epoxy (Single or Double), Brushed (Single or Double), Laser (Single or Double)

Printing Method: Laser code, Flat code (gold/white/black), Inkjet code (ordinary/UV), Embossed code (gold/silver), Barcode (1D/2D), QR code

Chip Models

NXP ICODE® 3

Standard model compliant with ISO/IEC 15693. Suitable for smart retail, library management, and basic asset tracking.

NXP ICODE® SLIX-L

Cost-optimized variant with reduced memory for high-volume, price-sensitive applications such as retail item-level tagging and simple logistics labeling.

NXP ICODE® DNA

Advanced security model with AES-128 authentication and SUN message support. Ideal for brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, and high-security asset management.

NXP ICODE® ILT / ILT-M

Industrial-grade long-range model with extended read range and robust multi-tag anti-collision. Suited for warehouse automation, industrial asset tracking, and supply chain management.

Applications

• Smart retail & item-level inventory management
• Library & document management
• Asset tracking & management
• Logistics & supply chain visibility
• Brand protection & anti-counterfeiting
• Access control & security
• Warehouse & industrial automation

❓ FAQs:

Q1. What is ICODE and how is it different from MIFARE?

Both are 13.56MHz HF chips from NXP, but ICODE follows ISO/IEC 15693 (longer read range, suited for item-level tagging and libraries), while MIFARE follows ISO/IEC 14443 (shorter range, suited for access control and payment).

Q2. Which ICODE chip should I choose?

ICODE 3 for general retail and library use. SLIX-L for high-volume low-cost tagging. DNA for AES-128 security and anti-counterfeiting. ILT/ILT-M for industrial long-range scanning.

Q3. What read range does ICODE support?

Typically up to 1 meter with standard readers; ILT/ILT-M extends this further for industrial environments.

Q4. Is ICODE compatible with smartphones?

ISO 15693 is not natively supported by most smartphones for reading — a dedicated HF RFID reader is typically required. ICODE DNA also supports NFC Forum Type 5 for limited smartphone interaction.

Q5. Can I customize the card with my branding?

Yes. Full custom printing on both sides — logo, serial number, QR code. Multiple materials and finishes available.

Q6. Do you offer OEM or white-label manufacturing?

Yes. Full OEM/ODM service — your chip, your design, your brand, no mention of us.