MIFARE DESFire Light NFC Card – Secure NXP Contactless Smart Card for Access Control & Transit Applications

Buy MIFARE DESFire Light NFC Card – NXP Secure Contactless Smart Card

MIFARE DESFire Light is a secure, cost-effective NFC card solution developed by NXP Semiconductors for organizations seeking reliable contactless authentication, access control, transit ticketing, loyalty programs, and secure digital services. Designed as a single-application platform, the NXP MIFARE DESFire Light combines advanced AES security, fast transaction performance, and seamless integration into existing NFC and RFID infrastructures.

As part of the trusted MIFARE DESFire family, MIFARE DESFire Light provides a scalable migration path to MIFARE DESFire EV2 and EV3 while maintaining compatibility with mobile devices, wearables, and NFC-enabled systems. Its robust security architecture and support for secure messaging make it an ideal choice for modern contactless smart card deployments worldwide.

Whether you require a secure NFC card for access management, a transit card for public transportation systems, or an RFID card for customer loyalty applications, MIFARE DESFire Light delivers outstanding performance, security, and flexibility.

NXP®MIFARE® DESFire®Light

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NXP’s MIFARE® DESFire®Light is a contactless IC designed for easy integration into new and existing systems. Its pre-defined file system and total available memory of 640 Bytes make it an excellent choice for single-application designs in a wide variety of use cases. MIFARE DESFire Light is compatible with MIFARE DESFire EV2, so designers can easily expand their systems to support complementing applications.

Compatibility with MIFARE DESFire EV2 also lets operators promote their services on NXP´s AppXplorer, a collaboration platform that creates an App Store-like experience on smart cards. Applications using NXP®MIFARE® DESFire®Light further benefit from scalability to other form factors. Systems based on MIFARE DESFire Light are prepared to support implementations on banking cards, mobile devices, and wearables, so operators can extend their services to support the growing end-user trend of Bring Your Own Device.

MIFARE DESFire Light can also be configured as an NFC Forum NFC Type Tag 4, so it’s ready to use with the broadest range of mobile devices equipped with contactless reading capabilities. Designed for limited- and extended-use applications, NXP®MIFARE® DESFire®Light includes the appropriate protection mechanisms to power trusted services. Depending on the use case, up to five AES 128-bit keys can be used to manage access rights, while the secure messaging option enhances the protection of both data and privacy. All of the chip’s hardware and software security features have been externally reviewed, tested, and certified according to Common Criteria EAL4.

MIFARE DESFire Light delivers outstanding contactless performance, for an improved user experience. The advanced combination of security and performance features makes NXP®MIFARE® DESFire®Light the right choice for new applications in public transportation, smart home, access management, micropayment, loyalty, events, and more. Also, because the MIFARE DESFire IC family is designed for scalability, system operators are able to protect their long-term investments while also evolving their systems to offer new services, support new trends, and keep pace with consumer expectations for convenience and privacy.

NXP supports MIFARE DESFire Light with an extensive range of software and service offerings, including the Android-based TapLinx SDK, the NFC Reader Library, the RFIDDiscover tool for 13.56 MHz contactless ICs, and NXP’s Originality Checker Reader for MIFARE product authentication.

Key Features of NXP MIFARE DESFire Light

Advanced Security Architecture

MIFARE DESFire Light incorporates advanced cryptographic security features to protect user credentials, transaction data, and application information.

• Pre-defined file structure
• 640-byte user memory, equivalent to MIFARE Classic® with 1 kB
• Works with MIFARE® DESFire® EV2, MIFARE 2GO,and AppXplorer
• AES 128-bit and LRP authentication and secure messaging
• Configurable secure messaging communication mode: Plain, CMAC and full encryption
• Five AES keys with flexible assignment of access rights
• Transaction MAC for secure offline validation of transactions in the back-end system
• Common Criteria certification: EAL4 for IC HW and SW
• Optional random ID
• Superior transaction performance
• ECC based NXP Originality Signature
• ISO/IEC 14443 A 1-4 and ISO/IEC 7816 compliant for highest interoperability with mobiles and wearables
• NFC Type Tag 4 compliant

High-Speed Contactless Performance

Designed for demanding environments, MIFARE DESFire Light supports high-speed communication rates of up to 848 kBit/s, ensuring rapid transaction processing and improved user experiences.

Mobile and Wearable Ready

The platform supports NFC-enabled smartphones, wearable devices, and future digital credential ecosystems, making it ideal for organizations implementing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategies.

Applications of MIFARE DESFire Light NFC Cards

Access Control Systems

Deploy secure NFC security cards for:

• Corporate offices
• Government facilities
• Educational institutions
• Residential communities
• Smart buildings

Public Transportation & Transit Ticketing

MIFARE DESFire Light transit cards enable:

• Automated fare collection
• Metro and railway ticketing
• Bus transportation systems
• Integrated mobility solutions

Loyalty and Membership Programs

Create secure customer engagement solutions for:

• Retail loyalty programs
• Membership management
• Hospitality rewards systems
• Entertainment venues

Smart City Projects

Support modern smart city infrastructure including:

• Citizen services
• Urban mobility
• Secure authentication
• Multi-service digital credentials

Micropayment Systems

Enable secure closed-loop payment solutions for campuses, transportation networks, and enterprise environments.

Benefits of MIFARE DESFire Light NFC Cards

Cost-Effective Security

MIFARE DESFire Light delivers enterprise-grade security at a lower implementation cost compared to multi-application smart card platforms.

Future-Proof Scalability

Organizations can easily migrate to MIFARE DESFire EV2 or EV3 as application requirements evolve.

Mobile Credential Support

Supports integration with smartphones, wearables, and future digital identity ecosystems.

Trusted Global Technology

Built on NXP’s globally recognized MIFARE platform used across transportation, government, education, hospitality, and enterprise sectors.

MIFARE DESFire Light vs MIFARE DESFire EV2

Feature	DESFire Light	DESFire EV2
Applications	Single Application	Multi-Application
User Memory	640 Bytes	Larger Capacity
AES Security	Yes	Yes
Secure Messaging	Yes	Yes
NFC Mobile Support	Yes	Yes
Smart City Integration	Basic	Advanced

Organizations can start with MIFARE DESFire Light and migrate seamlessly to DESFire EV2 as system requirements expand.

MIFARE DESFire Light Technical Specifications

Category	Feature	Specification
Memory and Configuration	Memory configuration	Pre-defined file structure
	Memory size	640-byte user memory – equivalent to MIFARE Classic with 1 kB
	Applications	Single application
	Application management	Easy onboarding to AppXplorer collaboration platform
Security and Privacy	Algorithm	AES 128-bit and LRP authentication and secure messaging
	Keys	Five keys with flexible assignment of access rights
	Transaction MAC (TMAC)	TMAC for secure validation of transaction in back-end
	Proximity Check	–
	Privacy	Optional Random ID
	Independent Security Certification	Common Criteria certification: EAL4 for IC HW and SW
Industry Standards	ISO/IEC	ISO/IEC 14443 A 1-4 and ISO/IEC 7816 compliant
	UID	Unique 7-byte serial number (ISO Cascade Level 2)
	Data rates	High data rates according ISO/IEC 14443-4: Up to 848 kBits/s
	NFC Forum Type Tag	NFC Type Tag 4 compliant

Ordering Information

Capacitance	Packaging	Part Type	12NC
17 pF	Wafer 75 µm	MF2DL1001DUF/02	9353 783 64003
17 pF	Wafer 120 µm	MF2DL1001DUD/02	9353 783 21003
17 pF	MOA4 Module	MF2DL1000DA4/02	9353 784 14118
17 pF	MOA8 Module	MF2DL1000DA8/02	9353 784 11118
50 pF	Wafer 75 µm	MF2DLH1001DUF/02	9353 784 09003
50 pF	Wafer 120 µm	MF2DLH1001DUD/02	9353 783 65003
50 pF	MOA4 Module	MF2DLH1000DA4/02	9353 784 15118
50 pF	MOA8 Module	MF2DLH1000DA8/02	9353 784 13118

Frequently Asked Questions

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We Supply Worldwide

We supply MIFARE DESFire Light NFC cards to organizations, system integrators, access control providers, transport operators, universities, government agencies, and smart city projects worldwide, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Access Control Systems

Office access, campuses, gated communities.

Public Transportation

Ticketing and fare collection.

Smart Cities

Citizen services and integrated mobility.

Loyalty Programs

Retail and hospitality.

Event Ticketing

Secure contactless event access.

Cashless Payments

Closed-loop micropayment systems.

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We supply MIFARE DESFire Light NFC cards to customers across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

Related products:

• MIFARE Plus
• MIFARE DESFire EV2
• MIFARE DESFire EV3
• MIFARE Classic