The document describes the NFC SmartTool, an open-source NFC development kit. It consists of three separate boards that together provide an NFC reader and antenna, LCD display, microcontroller, and optional Bluetooth/WiFi modules. The kit includes fully documented hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and source code for embedded and Android software. It is intended to allow developers to easily create NFC-enabled prototypes and applications for access control, payment, and device communication.
11. Software - applications
Embedded applications
Authentication
Vending
NDEF IO
Antenna Calibration
Android Application
Type 4 tag read/write
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12. SmartTool – Antenna Calibration
Antenna design and calibration is a challenge
Kit includes extensive documentation to
support antenna design
Included antenna calibration software
• Shows resonance antenna frequency
• Helps to quickly determine matching
network components
• Can be used to calibrate antennas on customer boards
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13. Documentation
Extensive bundled documentation
About 90 pages reference manual
Description of open source library customizations
Application description and source code
walkthrough
Hardware
Schematics and PCB source files
Gerbers
BOM (Arrow Design in kit)
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