What Does Near Field Communication (NFC) Mean?
Near-field communication (NFC) is a low-power wireless communication technology that allows two NFC-compatible devices to exchange data or power when they’re brought within two centimeters of each other. NFC chips, which are also called tags, do not require internet access.
Techopedia Explains Near Field Communication (NFC)
NFC operates on the principles of short-range inductive coupling. When two NFC-enabled devices are in close proximity they generate a magnetic field that in turn, creates a wireless electric current that can be used to transfer data or power. Near Field Communication operates over a 13.56 MHz radio frequency and can transfer data at a rate of 424 Kbit/s. NFC protocols are based on RFID standards and are outlined in ISO/IEC 18092.
