Tag 1 Type: The Tag 1 Type is based on the
ISO14443A standard. These NFC tags are read and re-write capable and
users can configure the tag to become read-only. Memory availability is
96 bytes which is more than sufficient to store a website URL or other
small amount of data. However the memory size is expandable up to 2
kbyte. The communication speed of this NFC tag is 106 kbit/s. As a
result of its simplicity this tag type is cost effective and ideal for
many NFC applications.
Tag 2 Type: The NFC Tag 2 Type is also based on
ISO14443A. These NFC tags are read and re-write capable and users can
configure the tag to become read-only. The basic memory size of this tag
type is only 48 bytes although this can be expanded to 2 kbyte. Again
the communication speed is 106 kbit/s.
Tag 3 Type: The NFC Tag 3 Type is based on the
Sony FeliCa system. It currently has a 2 kbyte memory capacity and the
data communications speed is 212 kbit/s. Accordingly this NFC tag type
is more applicable for more complex applications, although there is a
higher cost per tag.
Tag 4 Type: The NFC Tag 4 Type is defined to be
compatible with ISO14443A and B standards. These NFC tags are
pre-configured at manufacture and they can be either read / re-writable,
or read-only. The memory capacity can be up to 32 kbytes and the
communication speed is between 106 kbit/s and 424 kbit/s.