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NXP Semiconductors NTAG-X-DNA-EVAL Development Kit

NXP Semiconductors NTAG-X-DNA-EVAL Development Kit allows a seamless evaluation of the NTAG X DNA secure-connected tag. The flexible and easy-to-use development kit is compatible with various platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and any MCUs through a direct I²C connection.

The NTAG X DNA EVAL performs demonstrations and develops and tests secure authentication applications.

The NXP NTAG X DNA support package encapsulates the tools required to evaluate, prototype, and implement the final NTAG X DNA NFC, IoT, or other applications.

Features

  • Advanced security
    • Common criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 6+ certified
    • Secure companion chip to standard MCU or MPU
    • EdgeLock 2GO support for certificate generation and certificate delivery
  • NFC interface
    • ISO/IEC 14443-4 (fully NFC Forum Type 4 tag compliant)
    • 7-byte UID or 10-byte UID
    • Silent mode
  • Host interface
    • I2C target
    • 2 x GPIOs
    • Power downstream up to 20mW
    • 1.1V and 1.8V support lower power classes
  • Data rate of up to 848kbit/s for NFC/1MHz for I2C
  • -40°C to +105°C temperature
  • Cryptographic algorithms
    • Asymmetric, symmetric, and mutual authentication key management, key provisioning via PKI support for multiple crypto primitives
      • RNG (NIST SP800-90B)
      • SHA-256/384, HMAC, and HKDF (RFC5869)
      • AES-128/256 (ECB, CBC, CMAC, CCM, and GCM)
      • ECDSA and ECDH over NIST P-256 and Brainpool P256r1
  • Memory
    • Up to 16kB
    • ISO 7816 file-based system
    • Nonreversible monotonic counter
  • Package
    • Industrial grade HVQFN20
    • Small form factor of WLCSP16, FFC (wafer delivery), FFC package will not have an I2C interface

Applications

  • Industrial
    • Batteries
    • Building and home automation
    • Building security and surveillance
    • EV Supply Equipment (EVSE)
    • Healthcare
    • Retail
  • Consumer
    • Gaming accessories
    • Major home appliances
    • Mobile accessories
    • Small and medium appliances

Kit Contents

  • 3x NTAG X DNA eval boards
  • 1x level shifter
  • 6x connecting wires male to female

Additional Resources

Associated Product

NXP Semiconductors NTAG® X DNA Secure Connected NFC Tag

Designed for IoT platforms, electronic accessories, and consumable devices.

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Published: 2025-07-02 | Updated: 2026-07-24