Discover the “ME” card – your perfect entry into the world of digital business cards! Despite its affordable price, the “ME” card offers the best value for money on the market. Why? Because all our cards receive the same powerful cloud features, no matter which model you choose.
But that’s not all. The “ME” card also stands out for its unique design. With colorfully designed edges available in red, blue, silver, and gold, your card is sure to stand out from every wallet. Let your personality shine and make a lasting impression with the “ME” card.
We are convinced of Germany as headquarter for our production, and because it is important to us to deliver first-class quality to you, we offer you high-quality plastic cards in credit card quality according to ISO standard 7810.
Because we produce in our own manufacturing facilities, there are no costs for intermediaries or agencies. Therefore, we can offer you your smartcards at affordable manufacturer prices.
When it comes to the quantity, we don’t limit your ideas. From 1 to 1 million cards, we realize your projects.
We supply you quickly and reliably, no ifs, ands, or buts. And if it’s ever really urgent, we can fulfill these requests with our express service as well.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you. You tell us your desires, and we bring your smart card project to life from the idea, through design and production, to the finished card.
As manufacturers of plastic cards, we understand our craft and monitor every production step ourselves and meticulously. From planning to the finished product, you get everything from us, all under one roof.
NFC is rooted in radio-frequency identification technology (known as RFID) which allows compatible hardware to both supply power to and communicate with an otherwise unpowered and passive electronic tag using radio waves.Â
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Near-field communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that enables communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4 centimetres (1.6 in) or less.
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Like other proximity card technologies, NFC is based on inductive coupling between two electromgnetic coils present on a NFC-enabled device such as a smartphone. NFC communicating in one or both directions uses a frequency of 13.56 MHz in the globally available unlicensed radio frequency ISM band, compliant with the ISO/IEC 18000-3 air interface standard at data rates ranging from 106 to 848 kbit/s.
A proximity card or prox card also known as a key card or keycard is a contactless smart card which can be read without inserting it into a reader device, as required by earlier magnetic stripe cards such as credit cards and contact type smart cards.
The proximity cards are part of the contactless card technologies. Held near an electronic reader for a moment they execute a predefined function.
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Generally, a distinction is made between the following two card types:
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Passive cards
Passive 125 kHz cards – the more widely used type – are powered by radio frequency signals from the reader device and so have a limited range and must be held close to the reader unit. For example, they are used as keycards for access control doors in office buildings. A version with more memory, contactless smartcards, are used for other applications: library cards, contactless payment systems, and public transit fare cards. Passive cards are recently used as digital business card, as well.
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Active cards
Active 125 kHz prox cards, sometimes called vicinity cards, are powered by an internal lithium battery. They can have a greater range, up to 2 meters (6 ft). Other contactless technologies like UHF (Ultra High Frequency) smart cards can reach up to 150 meters (500 ft) and are often used for applications where the card is read inside a vehicle, such as security gates which open when a vehicle with the access card inside approaches, or automated toll collection. The battery eventually runs down, however, and the card must be replaced after 2 to 7 years.
The following is a comparison of the commonly used NFC chip types for Connected Things projects. There are additional NFC chip types available, but they are old, uncommon or not often used for Connected Things projects. | Â | Â | Â |
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NFC CHIP | USER MEMORY | NDEF FORMAT | FEATURES |
NTAG210 | 48 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; UID mirroring |
NXP NTAG210µ (micro) | 48 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature |
NXP NTAG212 | 128 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; UID mirroring |
NXP NTAG213 | 144 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; UID mirroring; counter |
NXP NTAG213 TT | 144 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; UID mirroring; counter; Tag Tamper |
NXP NTAG215 | 504 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; UID mirroring; counter |
NXP NTAG216 | 888 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; UID mirroring; counter |
NXP NTAG203 | 144 bytes | Pre-NDEF Formatted | 7 byte UID; lockable; counter |
NXP MIFARE Ultralight (MF0ICU1) | 48 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 4 byte UID; lockable |
NXP MIFARE Ultralight C (MF0ICU2) | 144 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 7 byte UID; lockable; counter; authentication |
NXP MIFARE Ultralight EV1 (MF0ULx1) | 48 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 7 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection |
ST ST25TN512 | 160 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 7 byte UID; lockable; TruST25 digital signature; 3-digit unique tap code |
ST ST25TN01K | 160 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 7 byte UID; lockable; TruST25 digital signature; 3-digit unique tap code |
NXP ICODE SLI (SL2ICS20) | 112 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; password protection |
NXP ICODE SLIX (SL2S2002, SL2S2102) | 112 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; password protection |
NXP ICODE SLIX2 (SL2S2602) | 316 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection |
EM EM4425V10 | 256 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; counter |
EM EM4425V12 | 256 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; originality signature; password protection; counter |
ST ST25TV512 | 64 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; TruST25 digital signature; kill/untraceable modes |
ST ST25TV02K | 256 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; TruST25 digital signature; kill/untraceable modes |
ST ST25TV02KC | 320 bytes | NDEF Formattable | 8 byte UID; lockable; TruST25 digital signature; Augmented NDEF support |
NXP MIFARE Classic 1k (MF1S503) | 1024 bytes | Not NFC Forum | 4 byte non-unique UID |
NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 1k (MF1S500) | 1024 bytes | Not NFC Forum | 7 byte UID |
NXP MIFARE Classic 4k (MF1S703) | 4096 bytes | Not NFC Forum | 4 byte non-unique UID |
NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 4k (MF1S700) | 4096 bytes | Not NFC Forum | 7 byte UID |
The global NFC chip market is valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2023.
Sales of NFC chips are predicted to reach USD 7.6 billion by 2033.
Leading market players are NXP Semiconductors N.V., MediaTek Inc. and Nordic Semiconductor.
Sharing information is as simple as a tap, no apps needed. We utilise the power of your phone’s built-in NFC technology, making it as easy as thinkable to share your information using any Cloud2Go product, such as our digital business cards, DigiPens, NFC Tags or NFC based keychains.
Digital business cards are an innovative, eco-friendly alternative to traditional paper business cards. They support your networking activities by allowing the quick exchange of basic data such as mobile and phone number, email, address or social media contacts by NFC technology or QR codes. IN addition, you can share multimedia files like images, videos and other links. Thus, digital business cards enhance online visibility, enable customization with multimedia content, and offer a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for networking and building connections on the digital age. Last but not least any changes are just one click away, as you can update the data shares with your Cloud2Go Smartcard via your user account in seconds.
At Cloud2Go, we often encounter the question, „Can I preview my design before purchasing?“ We believe that no logo uploader or previewer matches our in-house designers. We are commited to ensuring that your design, paired with our products, stands unrivalled in the market.
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So here’s our effortless process: once you’ve selected and purchased your products, we’ll email you a design brief to complete. Then, our skilled design team will create a stunning visual mockup that’s sent your way for review. Feel free to request as many revisions as you need until you’re completely satisfied.
Of course, we offer the customization of the back of your new digital business cards, as well. You can whether opt for a version with or without QR code. And beside of this, we can design the remaining space according to your wishes.