All about Mifare Ultralight

Mifare Ultralight is a type of near field communication (NFC) card developed by NXP Semiconductors. It is used for various applications such as public transportation, event ticketing, and loyalty programs. The Mifare Ultralight has a small amount of memory and limited security, making it cheaper and best suited for short-term or disposable tickets.

How many types of Mifare Ultralight are there?

Mifare Ultralight includes MIFARE Ultralight Original, MIFARE Ultralight C, MIFARE Ultralight EV1 (MF0UL1101), MIFARE Ultralight EV1 (MF0UL2101) and MIFARE Ultralight Nano.

Chip	Memory	Security Features	Other Features
MIFARE Ultralight Original	64 bytes	No cryptography	Basic version, best for simple applications
MIFARE Ultralight C	192 bytes	3-pass mutual authentication (3DES)	Higher security than the Original
MIFARE Ultralight EV1 (MF0UL1101)	48 bytes	Password protection, counter, originality check	Enhanced version, better security and anti-tearing support
MIFARE Ultralight EV1 (MF0UL2101)	128 bytes	Password protection, counter, originality check	Enhanced version with more memory
MIFARE Ultralight Nano	40 bytes	ECC-based originality signature 3-pass mutual authentication	Designed for single-use applications