# MAX66242 NFC Reader

> MAX66242 NFC Reader (iPhone/iPad app by Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max66242-nfc-reader/id1524253851 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maxim Integrated Products, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501426077)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-18
- Data updated: 2025-04-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max66242-nfc-reader/id1524253851/reviews.md

## What is MAX66242 NFC Reader?

The DeepCover Secure Authenticator (MAX66242) is a transponder IC that combines an ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO 18000-3 Mode 1-compatible RF front-end, an I2C front-end. 

In addition to the RF interface, the MAX66242 also has an I2C interface that allows you to read temperature via DS7505 and MAX31875 sensors. Store and display previously read temperature on graph.

Easily manage your MAX66242 NFC tag with basic operations such as:
 - Read unique ID of the tag
 - Turn LED on the device on/off
 - Read/Write Memory
 - Set Authentication
 - Read Status
 - Write SHA Secret
 - Compute and compare MAC
 - Authenticated Write


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-12-30

Minor UI fixes.

### 1.0 — 2020-12-18

No release notes.

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