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National ID

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General description

National ID cards and resident permits, as well as other electronic applications, can help governments improve security, offer superior public services and significantly reduce administration costs.

Background information

Governments today strive to improve security, eliminate identity fraud and theft and create a secure infrastructure to protect their citizens.

NXP is a leading IC provider for National IDs and other electronic documents in contact, dual, hybrid and contactless interfaces. We offer a high-quality, secure and durable range of solutions for all kind of customer requirements, including standard compliant solutions and fully interoperable e-document and reader chips.

Furthermore, all major operating system and application providers have implemented dedicated software on NXP’s latest chip technology, making citizen credentials more secure, forgery-proof and more convenient to use.

NXP has many years of experience and a strong, trusted partner network. Additionally, NXP assures secure production and shipment and has multiple source production facilities for high volume deployment.

NXP is proud to be the solution provider for large scale ID projects.

  • NXP was the first to introduce:
  • Leader in chip security: NXP received industry’s first Common Criteria EAL5+ certificate for:
    • ICs with contact and dual interface
    • triple interface IC
  • Leader in chip and packaging technology:
    • #1 in contactless chip technology (2 billion chips sold)
    • unique, ultra low power designs
    • industry-leading reliability with data retention of 20 years