NFC Release 15: The what, why and how The latest version of NFC Forum specifications – NFC Release 15 – extends the operating volume of NFC Forum-compliant devices to 2 cm We spoke with Preeti Ohri Khemani, NFC Forum Chair, on what this means, why it matters and how it will impact the industry Q: The headline feature of NFC Release 15 is extended range
NFC just got a serious range boost with NFC Release 15 spec The highlight of this NFC Release 15 specification is its extended range for certified compliant NFC contactless connections, going from the current 5mm to up to 2cm, which is a 4x increase This
NFC will work from further away in latest standard update The NFC Release 15 went official this week, being announced with extended range being its key upgrade The range, also called “operating volume,” of the NFC standard will be increased to 2cm,
NFC Release 15 quadruples the range to 2cm for faster, more . . . The NFC Forum also notes that some devices can already operate at ranges of 2cm or more, but the new release defines a consistent, reliable industry baseline that applies across the full range of NFC-enabled devices and use cases, including small-form-factor products like wearables and smartphones
NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range for faster . . . While NFC Release 15 will appear in future devices, the Forum never said if current NFC-equipped models can be updated to support that standard and its increased working range once it rolls out 4
NFC Forum’s latest release extends range of contactless . . . NFC Release 15 will extend the range of certified compliant NFC contactless connections up to 2cm – 4x greater than the current range of 0 5cm, supporting faster, more reliable contactless interactions across a growing number of use cases such as wireless charging, kitchen appliances, wearables, and digital keys