MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K Card Supplier
RFIDAK can source MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K cards for a specified reader and application. MOQ guidance for this format: 500 pieces baseline; confirm the selected card. Confirm the exact chip, finished construction, applicable standards, sample terms and production schedule in a written quote.
Quick spec — MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K Card
- Chip
- MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K
- Frequency
- 13.56 MHz
- Standards
- ISO/IEC 14443A / ISO/IEC 7816-4
- Memory
- 8,192 bytes EEPROM, up to 32 applications, 32 files per app
- Security
- AES-128, Originality Signature (ECDSA), Transaction MAC, Proximity Check, Virtual Card Architecture
- Form Factor
- Card (ID-1 / CR-80 face size (85.6 × 54 mm); approve thickness)
- Materials
- PVC / PETG / ABS
- MOQ
- 500 pieces baseline; confirm the selected card
- Lead Time
- Confirm production and transit dates in the quote
Chip technical brief
MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K provides 8,192 bytes EEPROM for application and file structures configured by the system owner. Whether access, payment, library or other applications fit depends on the actual data layout, keys and reader software; memory size alone does not establish compatibility. NXP advises EV3 for new designs. For an EV2 repeat program, confirm the precise ordering code, current status and available stock before committing to supply.
Buyer one-liner
Higher-memory legacy EV2 option; verify the exact part, supply and application layout.
Typical use cases
- ▸Mega-transit ticketing (multi-line)
- ▸Multi-application campus cards (5+ apps)
- ▸Hotel chain master credentials
- ▸Government multi-purpose IDs
Reader requirements to validate
Confirm the exact reader model, firmware, antenna, supported protocol and application or credential data with the system owner. Test the finished sample on the installed setup; a chip datasheet or shared frequency does not establish compatibility.
Card construction and approval
A contactless card combines a selected chip and antenna with a card body. Start with the system-approved chip, data format and reader, then confirm face dimensions, finished thickness, material, print method and any magnetic-stripe or contact-chip option. Material names do not establish heat resistance, printer fit, recyclability or lock compatibility. For custom artwork and numbering, agree a proof and an encoded sample before production. The card MOQ in the company policy is a baseline; quantities, packing, chip availability and production timing belong in the configuration-specific quotation.
Typical sizes
- • ID-1 / CR-80 face size (85.6 × 54 mm); approve thickness
- • Other card sizes and shapes subject to drawing and tooling review
Materials
- • PVC
- • PETG
- • ABS
- • Wood or bamboo
- • Coated paper
Document scope to verify
Request current documents for the exact finished article, materials and destination. A form-factor name does not establish a certification or IP rating.
Why source MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K cards from RFIDAK
DESFire EV2 8K can be considered where an authorized issuer needs a contactless card with several applications and a documented memory and security plan. Ask the system owner to define the exact chip variant, reader and software support, application layout and personalization responsibility before selecting the card body. Share only non-secret requirements for the quotation; keep cryptographic keys and credential data within the issuer-approved provisioning process. Confirm chip availability, sample scope, production schedule and price for the selected construction in writing.
Buyer snapshot
Transit, campus and enterprise credential teams evaluating a multi-application card. The system owner or authorized integrator should define key management, reader compatibility and acceptance criteria before a supplier quotes encoding work.
Planning examples
Illustrative evaluation plans, not reported customer results.
Example 1
Illustrative migration plan (not a customer case): an issuer inventories its current credentials, installed readers and application data, then defines an authorized test-card profile. It checks enrollment, allowed and denied transactions, replacement and revocation before approving a phased changeover.
Example 2
Illustrative campus evaluation (not a customer case): a campus team lists each proposed card application, estimates actual memory use and confirms the issuing and reader software for every service. It tests a small, non-production credential set and records which team owns each application and key.
Compare with other cards
Compare chip-level differences for the same form factor. Check the exact reader, credential format, finished construction and available samples before selecting a configuration.
| Chip | Memory | Security | Typical Use | Quote basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K (this page) | 8,192 bytes EEPROM, up to 32 applications, 32 files per app | AES-128, Originality Signature (ECDSA), Transaction MAC, Proximity Check, Virtual Card Architecture | Mega-transit ticketing (multi-line) | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| MIFARE DESFire EV1 4K | 4,096 bytes EEPROM, up to 28 applications | AES-128, 3DES, DES | Transit ticketing | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| MIFARE DESFire EV2 4K | 4,096 bytes EEPROM, up to 32 applications, 32 files per app | AES-128, Originality Signature (ECDSA), Transaction MAC, Proximity Check, Virtual Card Architecture | New transit deployments | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| MIFARE DESFire EV3 8K | 8,192 bytes EEPROM, up to 32 applications | AES-128, Secure Unique NFC (SUN) message, Transaction Timer, Originality Signature, Proximity Check | Tap-to-authenticate brand product cards | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| MIFARE Classic 1K | 1,024 bytes EEPROM | Crypto-1 (deprecated since 2008 | Hotel key cards (Saflok / VingCard / Onity legacy) | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
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Frequently asked — MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K cards
How should DESFire EV2 8K personalization be scoped?▾
Have the authorized issuer define the application layout, encoding responsibilities, key-management boundary and sample acceptance plan. Send non-secret requirements for quotation; do not submit master keys, credential dumps or personal records through the public inquiry form. Any personalization scope, security procedure and charges must be agreed separately before production.
What is the minimum order quantity for DESFire EV2 8K cards?▾
The published card-form baseline is 500 pieces. The exact minimum and unit price depend on chip availability, card construction, printing, encoding, quantities per design and approved personalization. Request a written quotation for the selected configuration.
Which readers should be tested with DESFire EV2 8K cards?▾
Use the exact installed reader, firmware, controller and issuing software. Confirm support for the approved DESFire application and security configuration, then test enrollment, intended transactions, denied access and replacement with authorized sample cards. A reader supporting the same RF frequency does not establish application compatibility.
Can the same card body carry both DESFire EV2 8K and a magnetic stripe?▾
A combined construction may be possible, but the stripe coercivity, card thickness, chip placement and personalization process must be specified for the actual issuer equipment. Request a construction drawing and samples; confirm both interfaces independently before ordering.
How long does it take to ship 5,000 DESFire EV2 8K cards to North America?▾
The date depends on chip availability, approved artwork and personalization, sample sign-off, production capacity, shipping route and customs. Request separate production-ready and delivery estimates in a quotation for the actual quantity and destination.
Ready to source MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K cards?
Send the chip preference, reader and application requirements, quantity, and destination. Confirm availability, sample terms, unit pricing and production schedule for the proposed configuration. Standard form-factor MOQ baseline: 500 pieces baseline; confirm the selected card.
Request a Configuration QuoteTest RFID Samples Before You Order
Free stock samples (up to 5 pieces) — buyer covers DHL/FedEx freight ($25–60), refunded 1:1 against the first production order over $500. Custom samples may cost extra. Confirm the sample configuration, availability and dispatch date before shipment.
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