The new golden NFC car key

NFC Smart Key

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is not only for mobile payments. In the Netherlands, NFC is being used to make “smart” car keys. NXP Semiconductors, a company specializing in high performance mixed signal radio frequency products, is pioneering this use of the technology in Europe. The company announced last Wednesday that its new NFC-enable microchip is ready for use with multifunction car keys. NFC keys can be used to interact with a vehicle without having to actually touch it. The keys can unlock doors and even start the engine through…

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