When Should MIFARE Ultralight AES Card Be Preferred?
In the hotel industry, innovators are constantly looking for ways to improve security and enhance the guest experience. A successful example is the use of a new generation of room key credentials, among which the MIFARE Ultralight AES Card launched by NXP Semiconductors has become a star product in the current field of secure access control.
How to Achieve Both Security and Experience?
With the increasing frequency of complex security threats (such as man-in-the-middle attacks and replay attacks), traditional access control cards can no longer meet the needs. The MIFARE Ultralight AES Card uses a 128-bit key length authentication mechanism and ensures the security of data during radio frequency transmission through encrypted communication and password-based message authentication code (CMAC) technology. Even in high-risk environments, it can prevent sensitive information from being stolen.
More importantly, it has the function of generating random IDs, which can effectively prevent user privacy from being tracked and provide guests with a higher level of anonymity protection.
Convenience Is Not Compromised
MIFARE Ultralight AES Card is not limited to traditional card formats, but also supports flexible packaging (at the same time, our factory supports the use of this chip to customize other forms besides cards, such as wristbands, stickers, etc.), and is widely used in:
| Credential Form | Application Scenario |
|---|
| Access Card | Room door, gym, swimming pool, etc. |
| Wristband | Amusement park, water park, music festival, etc. |
| Sticker | Quick registration, visitor pass, etc. |
| Mobile Key | Digital wallet binding, mobile phone door opening, etc. |
Especially in large resorts with multiple scenes and multiple facilities, one card can pass through multiple areas and can also be used as an on-site payment tool, truly realizing “one card”.
Why Do Customers Prefer Digital Keys?
According to statistics, 60% of guests said they prefer hotels that support digital key functions. MIFARE Ultralight AES Cards compatible with Apple and Android digital wallets allow guests to easily open the door without downloading extra apps, and also support offline use, so that they can enter the room even if the phone is out of power.
This technology greatly improves convenience and also improves customer satisfaction and loyalty.
AI + Cloud, Making Hotels Smarter
With the development of cloud services and artificial intelligence technology, hotel operations are also rapidly transforming to digitalization. For example:
The cloud platform supports remote push of security patches and quick response to potential security vulnerabilities;
AI can automatically handle check-in, request transfer, and other services through chatbots;
Through the historical behavior of guests, AI can predict preferences and customize accommodation plans for guests in advance;
Marketing and inventory management are also more accurate and efficient because of AI.
MIFARE Ultralight AES Card is seamlessly compatible with these systems, helping hotels build a more modern and intelligent service system.
Green and Environmental Protection Can Also Be Taken into Account
In addition to excellent performance, MIFARE Ultralight AES Card also uses dark green classified silicon materials to meet the current guests’ expectations for sustainable development. Whether it is a paper wristband or a plastic card, environmentally friendly materials (such as PLA, PETG, etc.) can be used according to needs, while improving services while reducing carbon footprint.
Quick Overview of the Core Parameters of the Product
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| Communication Frequency | 13.56MHz (RFID/NFC) |
| Security Mechanism | 128-bit encryption authentication + CMAC anti-middleman/replay attack |
| Material Options | PVC / PET / PETG / PLA / transparent PVC / metal, etc. |
| Size and Thickness | 85.5×54mm, 0.76~0.86mm, customizable |
| Printing Process | UV printing, silk screen printing, offset printing, Pantone color, laser engraving, etc. |
| Additional Functions | Customizable QR code, barcode, embossing, scratch card, adhesive backing, etc. |
| Service Life | >100,000 card swipes, stable and durable |
| Compatibility | Compatible with previous generation MIFARE Ultralight cards, convenient for upgrade and replacement |
Summary: When Should I Choose MIFARE Ultralight AES?
If you:
Need to improve the security and convenience of guests;
Worry about security issues such as man-in-the-middle attacks and data theft;
Want to improve the experience of smart services such as mobile keys and digital wallets;
Are building an environmentally friendly, intelligent, and efficient hotel or scenic spot operation system;
Then, the MIFARE Ultralight AES Card will be your best choice.
As Richard Eastburn, Product Director of NXP, said:
“It is a solution for the future hotel experience.”
Contact us now to explore the various smart uses of MIFARE Ultralight cards, free samples and a lot of discounts are waiting for you to unlock!
