About Project
Period: July 2016
Client: Undisclosed
Subject: NFC Feasibility
Customer was interested in adding NFC to their product to simplify product configuration and monitor component aging.
Our Task Was
We were tasked with analyzing the product requirements and providing feedback on the feasibility of using NFC for the stated use cases. Additionally we were tasked with analyzing the product CAD models and providing recommendations on design and placement of the NFC hardware and antennas.
Key Components
- PN512 recommended
What We’ve Done
Requirements Analysis
- Could NFC be effectively used to address the problem
- Are there better solutions
Design Analysis
- Can NFC be integrated within the physical design constraints of the product
- What types of inlays would be recommended
- Would one antenna suffice or would multiple be required
Result
Complete report provided in a short time frame. The report addressed the customers needs and provided a recommended path forward to use NFC in their product.
Conclusion
Ingenutec met the customer requirements in a timely fashion. The customer was pleased with the report provided and follow on work is expected.