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MIFARE Ultralight® AES 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
Frequency13.56MHz
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NXP MIFARE Ultralight® AES

The MIFARE Ultralight® AES IC delivers a new level of trust for limited-use tickets and key cards by supporting AES cryptographic authentication. 


Designed as a secure, contactless replacement for traditional paper tickets, mag-stripe, barcode, and QR code-based systems, the IC gives solution providers a more convenient, secure way to issue single-trip and multi-use transit tickets, event tickets, access passes, loyalty cards. 


RFID MIFARE Ultralight® AES card

RFID MIFARE Ultralight® AES card

RFID MIFARE Ultralight® AES card

RFID MIFARE Ultralight® AES card

RFID MIFARE Ultralight® AES card


RFID MIFARE Ultralight® AES card

Key applications

Single-trip and multi-use transit tickets

Hospitality RFID basic guest key card

Sporting-event tickets

Exhibition passes

Access passes, e.g. festival or leisure park entry

Electronic vouchers

Loyalty programs


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 Ultralight® AES card?
MIFARE Ultralight® AES is a contactless NFC smart card operating at 13.56 MHz, based on ISO/IEC 14443A standard.

It is the most secure member of the MIFARE Ultralight family, designed for single-use and limited-use applications such as transport tickets, event passes, and hotel access cards.
What makes MIFARE Ultralight AES different from other Ultralight cards?
The key difference is its AES-128 encryption security.

MIFARE Ultralight AES supports:
AES-based mutual authentication
Secure messaging (CMAC)
Enhanced anti-cloning protection
Common Criteria EAL3+ security certification

It offers significantly higher security than Ultralight EV1 and Ultralight C.
What is the memory size of MIFARE Ultralight AES?
MIFARE Ultralight AES has 144 bytes of user memory, similar to Ultralight EV1, but with upgraded security architecture and authentication mechanisms.
What is MIFARE Ultralight AES used for?
It is widely used in high-security, high-volume, limited-use applications, including:
Public transportation tickets
Event entry tickets
Stadium access passes
Hotel guest cards (temporary use)
Parking access systems
Leisure and theme park tickets
What frequency does MIFARE Ultralight AES use?
It operates at 13.56 MHz (HF RFID / NFC) and is fully compatible with:

NFC-enabled smartphones
ISO/IEC 14443A readers
NFC Forum Type 2 infrastructure
Is MIFARE Ultralight AES secure?
Yes. It is one of the most secure chips in the Ultralight family.

Security features include:
AES-128 cryptographic authentication
Secure communication with CMAC
Anti-replay and anti-man-in-the-middle protection
Optional random UID mode for privacy
It is designed for secure ticketing and controlled access environments.
Can MIFARE Ultralight AES be used with NFC smartphones?
Yes.
It is fully NFC-compatible and can be read by most smartphones, enabling:
Tap-to-validate tickets
Smart transit systems
Digital access verification
URL-based interaction
What is the read range of MIFARE Ultralight AES?
The typical read range is 2–10 cm, depending on:
Reader power
Antenna design
Installation environment
Can MIFARE Ultralight AES cards be customized?
Yes. We support full OEM customization:
Full color printing (CMYK / offset printing)
UID encoding and data writing
AES key personalization
QR code / barcode integration
PVC / PET / paper ticket formats
Wristband and special form factors
What is the lifespan of MIFARE Ultralight AES cards?
Up to 100,000 write cycles
Data retention up to 10 years
Designed for both disposable and semi-durable applications
Why choose MIFARE Ultralight AES cards?
Highest security in Ultralight family
AES-128 encryption protection
Ideal for transport and event ticketing
NFC smartphone compatibility
Strong anti-counterfeiting capability
Do you provide OEM manufacturing for MIFARE Ultralight AES cards?
Yes. We are a professional RFID/NFC card manufacturer offering:
OEM & ODM customization
Secure chip encoding services
Large-scale production for transport & ticketing projects
Global delivery support
Custom design and packaging solutions
Email:sale@usocard.com
Address:6th Floor, Building 3, Jinli Science and Technology Industrial Park, Jinniu West Road, Pingshan New District, Shenzhen