NXP Seeks to Drive NFC Phone App Use in Cars

Automakers have begun sampling a new radio frequency identification product from NXP Semiconductors that enables "connected car" applications that could integrate a driver's cell phone with a vehicle's operation. Last week, the company announced the launch of its new automotive portfolio, beginning with its NCF3340 Near Field Communication (NFC) controller. The NCF3340, which consists of a high-frequency (HF) RFID reader chip that interfaces with a vehicle's controls and other electronic components, meets the Automotive Electronics Council's Q100 Grade 3 requirements for operation across the full temperature range experienced by an automobile.