TRF7970AEVM: RFID & NFC

The Texas Instruments TRF7970A evaluation module (EVM) is intended to be used by to demonstrate the capabilities of the TRF7970A and help aid in the development process by providing a working hardware / firmware reference example for traditional HF (13.56 MHz) RFID and also NFC Forum operations.

The TRF7970A EVM features include:

• Support for:
  – ISO15693 standard based transponders
  – ISO14443 standard based transponders (Types A and B)
  – NFC Forum modes (RFID reader\writer, peer to peer, and card emulation)
  
• FeliCa™ based transponders (UID read only)
  
• Standalone polling mode for quick demonstration of transponder detection
  
• Communication with host software graphical user interface (GUI) via USB VCP
  
  The TRF7970A EVM also has the following hardware features specifically for development purposes:
  
• MSP430F2370 ultra-low power microcontroller with JTAG connectivity to development environment for
  custom firmware development.
  
• Parallel or SPI connectivity via 0-Ω jumpers
  
• Logic analyzer/oscilloscope test points for relevant signal observation during code development
  
• SMA (edge mount and through-hole) pads for connecting customer designed magnetic dipole circuit