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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