NTAG213 vs NTAG213F

[robhelvestine]

Hello,

I'm looking at using either the NTAG213 or NTAG213F in a tag that will be read by a Samsung Galaxy S9 phone. 

I would prefer to use the NTAG213, as I don't need the field detection output, but I don't see distributors having it in stock with prototype-level MOQs (the MOQs I see are 10k+). Are there distributors that carry this IC for purchase in smaller volumes? 

Alternatively, I can use the NTAG213F, which is in stock at Digikey. If this is the case, can I just leave the GND and FD pins unconnected and solely use this part as a passive tag? I'm assuming I can but would like reassurance.

Thanks,

Rob

[Robin_Shen]

Hi Rob,

I see the Min Package Quantity of NTAG213 is 86470.:smileysad:

You can buy NTAG213F and leave the GND and FD pins unconnected and solely use this part as a passive tag.
Please disable the field detect function by setting FDP CONF 00b.

Best Regards,

Robin

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