NFC I2C bridge tag for contactless authentication and configuration of IoT devices

October 29, 2026

Providing high performance and multiple security features, the Infineon Technologies OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT is an NFC Type 4 tag with an I2C interface for a contactless bridge between an NFC reader and a host microcontroller.

The Infineon Technologies OPTIGA Authenticate NBT is a high-performance NFC I2C bridge tag to secure human-machine interfaces (HMIs). The bridge tag enables fast, contactless NFC communication between an IoT device with an I2C interface and a contactless NFC reader such as a smartphone. 

 

A Type 4 Tag certified by the NFC Forum, the OPTIGA Authenticate NBT can be used for single-tap authentication and secured configuration of an IoT device via an app on the user’s smartphone. The bridge tag provides high security, thanks to its acclaimed Integrity Guard 32 security architecture.

 

The NFC-I2C bridge tag supports both symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic authentication, as well as pass-through and asynchronous data communication modes. These can be used for a variety of applications such as:

  • Secured configuration of smart devices without a display
  • Activation of shared mobility vehicles
  • Passive commissioning of non-powered smart Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® devices prior to installation
  • Data logging on patient health monitors

 

Featuring an 8kbyte non-volatile memory, the NFC I2C bridge tag offers ample space to store customer- and application-specific configuration information. High on-chip capacitance enables the use of a smaller antenna to lower bill-of-materials cost and reduce board footprint.

Features

  • Data rates:
    • Up to 848kbits/s contactless (NFC) 
    • Up to 1Mbit/s on I2C interface 
  • Security:
    • ECDSA-based asymmetric cryptography
    • AES-128-based symmetric cryptography
    • 32-bit password-based verification and file access
  • 78pF on-chip input capacitance

Applications

  • Shared mobility products
  • Industrial equipment 
  • Consumer electronics 
  • Healthcare devices

NFC I2C bridge tag evaluation kit includes PSOC™ prototyping board

The OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT development kit from Infineon Technologies is ideal for the quick and simple evaluation of the OPTIGA Authenticate NBT using example applications available through GitHub. These example applications include code for smartphones based on the Android™ or iOS operating systems.

 

The kit simplifies the development of custom applications using a PSOC™ host microcontroller based on the example applications. After detaching the adaptor board, the shield may also be used separately for evaluation and application development using other MCU boards. 

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS 

  • Detachable antenna with U.FL socket for flexible orientation
  • Default pre-tuned Class 5 antenna
  • Bundled pre-tuned Class 6 antenna
  • Antenna matching guide
  • Build, load, execute use cases for a fast out-of-the-box experience
  • C, Java and Swift based comprehensive library stack
  • Ready for embedded applications
  • Fully supported NFC Type 4 tag
  • Pre-provisioned chip-unique certificates for identification and authentication

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