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MIFARE® DESFire® Light card
SizeCR80--85.5*54mm (Be customized)
CraftGlossy, Matte, Matte, Epoxy (Single or Double), Brushed (Single or Double), Laser (Single or Double)
Thickness0.76mm / 0.84mm / or be customized
MaterialPVC, R-PVC, PLA, PC, PET, PET-G, Paper, Wooden, Teslin
Printing methodLaser code, flat code (gold flat code, white flat code, black flat code), inkjet code (ordinary inkjet code, UV inkjet code), embossed code (gold embossed code, silver embossed code), barcode (one-dimensional barcode, two-dimensional code barcode), QR code
RF InterfaceISO/IEC 14443-2, Type A 13.56 MHz
Chips
NXP MIFARE® DESFire® Light (17PF or 50PF)

MIFARE DESFire Light Card – Factory Direct Since 2011


Secure, cost-effective, and easy to integrate. Our MIFARE DESFire Light Cards are built with NXP's DESFire Light IC – a lightweight version of the DESFire family, designed for single-application use cases. 


Ideal for event ticketing, public transport, access control, loyalty programs, and micropayment applications .


Available in PVC, R-PVC, PET, PLA, and other materials. Full-color printing, custom logo, and pre-encoding available.


As a professional factory established in 2011, we offer OEM / ODM services including custom card design, chip encoding, and bulk production.


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MIFARE® DESFire® Light card

Key applications

Leisure and entertainment

Closed-loop micropayments

Loyalty programs

Public transportation

Access management, e.g. smart home


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Dimensions

85.5*54mm (customizable size and shape

Protocol

ISO14443A、ISO15693、ISO18000

Chips

NXP series: 

NTAG, Mifare, Mifare(Duox), Desfire, 

Ultralight, UCODE, ICODE

Card Surface

Glossy, matte, frosted, epoxy (single or double sided), brushed 

(single or double sided)

Materials

PVC, PLA, PETG, PET, TESLIN, wood, bamboo, RPVC, paper, etc

Operating frequency

13.56MHZ

Read/write distance

2.5-8cm

Data retention

10 years

Erase/write times

100,000 times

Printing

Silk screen printing, offset printing, digital printing, anti-counterfeiting printing, UV printing

Coding process

Inkjet code, laser code, flat code, embossed code, bar code, QR code


FAQ
What is a MIFARE DESFire Light card?
MIFARE DESFire Light is a contactless smart card operating at 13.56 MHz (HF RFID) based on ISO/IEC 14443A and NFC Forum Type 4 standards.

It is designed as a cost-optimized version of the DESFire family, offering basic secure applications while maintaining compatibility with DESFire architecture.

It is mainly used for entry-level secure access control and lightweight multi-application systems.
What is the difference between DESFire Light and DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3?
DESFire Light is suitable for cost-sensitive secure deployments, while EV3 is for high-security infrastructure systems.
What is the memory capacity of MIFARE DESFire Light?
Memory capacity depends on the chip configuration, but it is generally:

Lower than DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3 series
Optimized for single or limited application usage

It is not designed for complex multi-app storage systems.
What is MIFARE DESFire Light used for?
MIFARE DESFire Light cards are commonly used in:

Basic access control systems
Corporate ID cards
Campus entry systems
Parking systems
Simple membership cards
Cost-sensitive secure applications
What frequency does MIFARE DESFire Light use?
It operates at 13.56 MHz (HF RFID) and is fully compliant with:

ISO/IEC 14443A
NFC Forum Type 4 Tag
Is MIFARE DESFire Light secure?
Yes, it provides basic DESFire-level security architecture, including:

Secure authentication mechanisms
Anti-cloning protection
Encrypted communication support (depending on configuration)

However, it does not provide the full advanced AES security stack of EV2/EV3.

It is considered a mid-level secure RFID solution, not a high-security government-grade chip.
What is the read range of MIFARE DESFire Light cards?
The typical read range is:

2–10 cm, depending on:
Reader power
Antenna design
Environmental conditions
Can MIFARE DESFire Light cards be customized?
Yes. We support full OEM customization:

Full color printing (CMYK / offset printing)
UID encoding and personalization
Barcode / QR code integration
PVC / PET / ABS material options
Card design and packaging customization
Why choose MIFARE DESFire Light cards?
Cost-effective DESFire solution
Compatible with existing HF RFID systems
Basic secure access control support
Easy integration for simple deployments
Suitable for large-scale low-cost projects
Do you provide OEM manufacturing for MIFARE DESFire Light cards?
Yes. We are a professional RFID/NFC card manufacturer offering:

OEM / ODM production
Chip encoding and personalization
Mass production capability
Global shipping support
Custom design and packaging services
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