Multi-Technology Credentials using MIFARE® DESFire®

Technology

• Includes both 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz smart technologies in one credential
• Open architecture design is built on ISO 14443A standards, providing for a faster data transfer speed
• Compatible with Schlage (encrypted) and other industry manufacturers’ readers and electronic locks (CSN only)
• Allows users an economic and convenient way to migrate to newer, more secure, smart technology

Service

• Open, standards-based platform easily accommodates applications of your choice
• Non-proprietary Custom Key Encryption Services provides end users a greater level of control and flexibility
• CardTrax™ account tracking program helps keep track of card numbers at no additional cost
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects

Quality

• Custom artwork and laser engraving available
• All credentials are composite, making the credential more durable
• Available in multiple memory capacities

The credentials come in several models in various form factors and capacity options. View the data sheet to see all options.

Form factors

• ISO glossy white - Similar in size and thickness to a credit card, ideal surface for printing custom artwork and images for identification
• Magnetic Stripe ISO glossy white - ISO style card that also includes a magnetic stripe 
• Thin key fob - Thinner style form factor for key ring applications 

Credential Technology

• Multi-technology credentials MIFARE® DESFire® smart and proximity 
• 13.56 MHz frequency and 125 KHz frequency

Security

• Compliant with international standard ISO 14443
• 128 AES encryption protects data being relayed between card and reader 
• Diversified keys
• Mutual authentication 

Convenience

• Contactless 
• Read range up to 1-2″

Storage

• Can store multiple applications for a variety of functions
• Open architecture system allows use beyond access control
• Flexible memory structure
• Standardization gives vendors flexibility to write applications to the credentials 

Schlage has partnered with NXP and its globally leading MIFARE® brand to provide smart card solutions, giving our customers greater choice and flexibility when building their ecosystem.

NXP's MIFARE technology has achieved:

• Products that are proven and reliable with over 25 years of production
  
• Over 10 billion chips sold to date
• Utilized by more than 55% of all high-frequency (HF) access management systems throughout the world
•  More than 1,000 partners in the MIFARE community
• 40 different types of applications globally

Product information

• MIFARE® DESFire® Credentials
• Credentials How-to-Order Guide
• PETF credentials sell sheet (Card durability)
• Allegion Commercial Warranty

Category information

• Electronic Access Control catalog
• Schlage eHardware reference sheet
• Wireless access control solutions brochure 
• Article: Four things to consider when choosing your credentials

Schlage Credential Services information 

• CardTrax™ Account Tracking program overview 
• Custom Artwork Service overview
• Schlage Custom Encryption Key overview
• Schlage intelligent wireless locks sell sheet (interoperability)