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Google Leverages NXP's NFC Solution in Galaxy NexusNov 07, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that the recently launched Galaxy Nexus from Google incorporates NXP's fully integrated near field communication (NFC) solution PN65N. Featuring a NFC radio controller and an embedded Secure Element, the Company reported that the PN65N is also fully validated and integrated on the latest release of Android 4.0, also referred to as Ice Cream Sandwich. The availability of NXP's open-source NFC software on Ice Cream Sandwich enables mobile phone and now also tablet manufacturers to design NFC-enabled, Android-based mobile devices. For application developers, Android support for NXP's complete NFC solution provides an opportunity to create new applications for mobile payment/secure card emulation, tag read/write and peer-to-peer communication, bringing the full NFC experience to consumers. "NXP is the undisputed market leader in NFC and the only company that offers the complete NFC product portfolio including software, radio controller, Secure Element, and NFC tags. This enables us to deliver not only components but total solutions to our customers worldwide," said Jeff Miles, vice president, mobile transactions, NXP Semiconductors. "Working with Google on two Nexus devices demonstrates our unparalled leadership in the NFC space." More Information: www.nxp.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |