FeliCa Reader/Writer RF Performance Certification Specification Ver.1.53

FeliCa Reader/Writer RF Performance
Certification Specification

Version 1.53
July 1, 2024

Japan Electronic-money Promotion Association

FeliCa Reader/Writer RF Performance Certification Specification Ver.1.53

Revision History
Version No.

Date issued

Description of Revisions

1.0

April 16, 2013

First edition

1.1

May 21, 2013

The basic performance card was changed to RC-S888.

1.2

November 1, 2013

Termination of Registration of Products for the Interoperability
Test

1.3

November 1, 2014

・Changes were made to Section 3.3, Application Classes, andSection 3.5, Addition of Product Models.
・A measurement method when measurement is impossible at the
specified center point was added to Section 6.3, Measurement
Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the
Card/Mobile Phone Used for the Test.
・A measurement method and pass criteria when measurement is
impossible with the specified offset and height were added to
Section 6.5, M-Class Pass Criteria and Section 6.6, S-Class Pass
Criteria.
・Product samples used for the basic performance test and for theinteroperability test are described specifically.

1.4

March 1, 2015

Change was made to Section 6.6.1 Basic Performance Test of 6.6,
S-Class Pass Criteria. The maximum communication distance waschanged.

1.41

March 1, 2016

According to the change of Application

1.42

November 1, 2016

・Change of the Ownership of the Certification body.
・Change of the Cards Used for the Basic Performance Test
・Manuals were added to the Materials to be submitted

1.43

June 1, 2017

・Change was made to Section 3.4,3.5 and 3.6.
・Section 3.7 was added.

1.44

Dec.15, 2017

Section 4 Add Digital protocol requirements check sheet

1.45

July 1, 2019

According to the Change of Application

1.46

September 1, 2019

According to the Change of Application

1.47

September 1, 2020

According to the Change of Application

1.5

April 1,2021

・Add the contents of "4 Application"
・Add the contents of "6.4 Communication Performance
Measurement Software”

1.51

August 1,2021

・Add measurement center point for mobile products in "5.3
Definitions of Terms Related to the Testing Method"
・Add the time required for 100 times Polling commands andmobile-device to "6.4.3 Requirements: Polling Command
Execution"

1.52

August 1,2022

・Add the explanation in Section 6.4.2 Requirements: Software
Formats
・Clarify the contents of Section 6.5.1 Basic Performance Testand Section 6.5.2 Interoperability Test・Clarify the contents of Section 6.6.1 Basic Performance Testand Section 6.6.2 Interoperability Test

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1.53

July 1, 2024

・Corrected the setting of the command timeout in "6.4.3
Requirements: About executing Polling commands"
・Corrected the number of measurement points in Section 6.5.2
Interoperability Test and Section 6.6.2 Interoperability Test
・Added "6.5.3 Example of Measurement Range" and "6.6.3
Example of Measurement Range"
・Changes due to the addition of COTS
・Corrected "3.3 Application Class" and 3.5 Addition of Model
Names of Acceptable Products" and "3.6 Publication of
Acceptable Product Inspection HP"
・Corrected "4. Application."・Corrected "5.3 Definition of Terms Related to Test Methods"
・Corrected "6.3.2 Measurement Center Point and X and Y
Directions of Mobile for Inspection"
・Added "6.7 COTS Acceptance Criteria"

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Contents
1.

Purpose of the Certification Test ................................................................................................... 22.

Positioning of the Certification Test .............................................................................................. 2

3.

3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.

4.
5.

6.

Products to Be Tested .................................................................................................................... 2
Products Subject to Testing ......................................................................................................... 2
Product Models to Be Tested ....................................................................................................... 2
Application Classes ..................................................................................................................... 3
Updated Products ......................................................................................................................... 3
Addition of Product Models ........................................................................................................ 3
Certified-Product Listing on “FeliCa Interoperability Technology Information Site” ................ 4
The term of validity of the Pass Certificate ................................................................................. 4
Application .................................................................................................................................... 5

5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.

Test Method ................................................................................................................................... 7
Test Environment......................................................................................................................... 7
Equipment Used in the Test ......................................................................................................... 7
Definitions of Terms Related to the Testing Method................................................................... 8
Communication Performance Measurement Procedure............................................................. 10

Test Items .................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.
Test Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 11
6.2.
Cards and Mobile Phones Used for the Test .............................................................................. 11
6.2.1.
Cards Used for the Basic Performance Test ...................................................................... 11
6.2.2.
Cards Used for the Interoperability Test ........................................................................... 12
6.2.3.
Mobile Phones Used for the Interoperability Test ............................................................. 12
6.3.
Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the Card/Mobile Phone
Used for the Test........................................................................................................................ 13
6.3.1.
Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the Card Used for
the Test .............................................................................................................................. 13
6.3.2.
Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the Mobile Phone
Used for the Test ............................................................................................................... 14
6.4.
Communication Performance Measurement Software .............................................................. 15
6.4.1.
Equipment Configuration .................................................................................................. 15
6.4.2.
Requirements: Software Formats ...................................................................................... 15
6.4.3.
Requirements: Polling Command Execution..................................................................... 16
6.4.4.
Requirements: Display function ........................................................................................ 16
6.4.5.
Example............................................................................................................................. 17
6.5.
M-Class Pass Criteria ................................................................................................................ 18
6.5.1.
Basic Performance Test ..................................................................................................... 18
6.5.2.
Interoperability Test .......................................................................................................... 18
6.5.2.
Diagram example of measurement range .......................................................................... 19
6.6.
S-Class Pass Criteria .................................................................................................................. 20
6.6.1.
Basic Performance Test ..................................................................................................... 20
6.6.2.
Interoperability test............................................................................................................ 21
6.6.3.
Diagram example of measurement range .......................................................................... 21
6.7.
COTS-Class Pass Criteria .......................................................................................................... 22
6.7.1.
Basic Performance Test ..................................................................................................... 22
6.7.2.
Interoperability test............................................................................................................ 23
6.7.3.
Diagram example of measurement range .......................................................................... 23i

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PrefaceThis document outlines the FeliCa reader/writer RF performance certification test (abbreviated to certification test
hereafter) that is conducted for FeliCa-capable reader/writers.
The certification test verifies only the RF performance of the reader/writer products, and excludes protocols and otherperformance factors from testing.
The following chapters specify the contents, methodology, and evaluation criteria, as well as the test environment andtest procedures, of the reader/writer RF performance certification test.
The details of this test are specified based on the results of the discussions in Japan Electronic-money Promotion
Association.

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1. Purpose of the Certification Test
The purpose of the certification test is to create an environment in which service providers and end users feel secure andhave a positive experience with services that use FeliCa technology. To that end, we will use the certification process toestablish shared RF communication performance standards for equipment and systems to achieve better interconnectivity
between FeliCa devices.

2. Positioning of the Certification Test
The standards defined for the certification test do not certify the interoperability of marketed FeliCa equipment.
The certification test verifies product samples submitted by manufacturers, etc. in a testing environment specified for thecertification test to determine whether the samples meet the communication performance standards defined for thecertification test.
Therefore, achieving passing results in the certification test does not mean that all of the products in the same productseries have been tested and have passed the certification test.
Warranties on the products tested shall conform to the warranty conditions originally established by the individual
manufacturers, etc.

3. Products to Be Tested
3.1.

Products Subject to TestingThis test is intended for reader/writers or a reader/writer function that support FeliCa technology.

3.2.

Product Models to Be Tested

Applicants for product testing must submit each model of a product for the certification test.

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3.3.

Application Classes

The certification test assesses pass criteria based on classifications of maximum communication distance between thereader/writer under test and the standard card as well as the target product.
Application
class

Maximum
communication
distance

Target productM class

25mm or more

Payment terminals compatible with multi-electronic money, etc.

S class

10mm or more

Contactless IC card reader/writer for personal use

COTS class

10mm or more

Payment terminals that use the built-in NFC function of off-the-shelf smartphones and tablets
However, the following restrictions apply.
*Terminals that can be shipped from an off-the-shelf smartphone or tablet by changing or
modifying the communication characteristics of the antenna in the Reader/Writer mode areexcluded.
*In addition to mobile data communication, smart phones must also have a telephone line forvoice calls.
*Regarding the use of smartphones designed and developed exclusively for corporations, it isrecommended to confirm with electronic money providers in advance.

To use a reader/writer for electronic money payment processing, it must pass the M class certification test.
There are several requirements for each electronic money service provider to use a product that passes the S classcertification test for electronic money payment processing. It is strongly recommended to confirm this with yourelectronic money service provider before taking a test.
Products that have passed the COTS class can be used as multi-electronic money payment terminals for COTS services
provided by payment service providers.
Choose one of the classes when you apply for a certification test. The class cannot be changed after a test starts.

3.4.

Updated Products

A manufacturer must resubmit a product that has already passed the certification test if any hardware or software
modifications that might affect FeliCa RF communication performance have been made to the product.

3.5.

Addition of Product Models

When a manufacturer, etc adds a new product model to a product series whose models have already passed thecertification test, the manufacturer need not submit the new model for certification testing if the manufacturer canguarantee that the new model has the same communication performance as the product that has already passed thecertification test. Instead, the manufacturer is only required to submit a Notice of Added Product Model form for the newmodel. Note that product models cannot be added if any hardware or software modifications, including measurement
center point and housing changes, that might affect FeliCa RF communication performance have been made to the
product.
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Notice of Added Product Model form and register it.

3.6.

Certified-Product Listing on “FeliCa Interoperability Technology
Information Site”

After passing the certification test, your product can be added to a list of certified reader/writer products on “FeliCa
Interoperability Technology Information Site”.
In addition, if the test sample for which applicant are planning to apply for the COTS class test has already been tested byanother company and is listed as a passed product on “FeliCa Interoperability Technology Information Site”, there is noneed to take a new certification test. Products not listed on the website require a new certification test.

3.7.

The term of validity of the Pass Certificate

The Pass Certificate shall be valid for ten (10) years from the date of issuance (the “Term”). The Term will be indicatedon the Pass Certificate. Provided that the Term of the Pass Certificate for a new Product model which has been added in
as set forth the Section 3.5 (Addition of Product Models) shall be the same period with the Term of the model of
Products which has actually passed the Test.

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4. Application
Materials to be submitted
M class and S class applicants

Test samples:

Three units of the product to be tested (one maximum-frequency sample, one standard-frequency sample, andone minimum-frequency sample)

The manual for the product (including the cable connection method)

Accessories, if any, for each unit

Note:
Of all the manufactured units of the product being tested, the maximum-frequency sample must be the sampleof the product that has minimally the highest resonance frequency value, the minimum-frequency sample must
be the sample of the product that has the lowest resonance frequency value, and the standard-frequency sample
must be the sample of the product that has a resonance frequency value between the highest resonancefrequency value and the lowest resonance frequency value.
Communication performance measurement software (including its manual): Refer to 6.4 Communication
Performance Measurement Software”

Digital protocol requirements check sheet:
Note:
All the samples to be submitted shall meet all the criteria stipulated in FeliCa Reader/Writer Digital Protocol
Requirements Specification, which is a prerequisite for the certification test.

COTS class applicants

Test samples:One product to be tested (standard-frequency sample)

The manual for the product (including the cable connection method)

Accessories, if any

Note:
the standard-frequency sample must be the sample of the product that has a resonance frequency value between
the highest resonance frequency value and the lowest resonance frequency value. If a off-the-shelf smartphoneor tablet is submitted as a certification sample, it will be treated as a standard product.
Communication performance measurement software (including its manual): Refer to 6.4 Communication
Performance Measurement Software”

Digital protocol requirements check sheet:Note:
the samples to be submitted shall meet all the criteria stipulated in FeliCa Reader/Writer Digital Protocol
Requirements Specification, which is a prerequisite for the certification test.
Applicant manufacturers, etc. are required to fill in two confirmation items on the digital protocol requirements
check sheet: "6.7.3 Format of the request command" and "Whether your product falls into the category ofConditional." In addition, if it falls under Conditional, please fill in the two additional fields "6.8.3" and "6.8.4"
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and submit the digital protocol requirements check sheet. Items 6.6, 6.9, and 6.10 can be omitted because they
depend on the hardware type design and development.
You can apply to the following companies for this test.
 JR East Mechatronics Co., Ltd.
 Sony Corporation
For details about the application procedure, contact each company.

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5. Test Method
5.1.

Test Environment

This test will be conducted in the following test environment:
Temperature: 20°C to 30°C
Relative humidity: 25% to 70%

5.2.

Equipment Used in the Test

The following figure shows the configuration of the equipment used in the certification test.

Card/mobile phone

Test sample

PC

Communication distancemeasurement tool

Figure 5-1: Equipment Configuration for the Test

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5.3.

Definitions of Terms Related to the Testing Method

The following table defines the terms related to this test.
Measurement
center point

The measurement center point of the test sample shall be one of the following points that is judged to bereasonable.
(1) Intersection of the diagonals of a square imposed on the Mobile Contactless IC Communication Mark on the
product (Figure 5-2)Note, however, limited to mobile phone products in which FeliCa IC certified by FeliCa Networks isembedded, the measurement center point may be within a radius of 10mm from the center of the Mobile
Contactless IC Communication Mark on the product.

is a trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.

Figure 5-2: Measurement Center Point of the Test Sample(2) Center point in the area illustrated to show the location to touch with the card
However, for COTS class certification samples, regardless of the Mobile Contactless IC Communication Mark, it
is possible to use the location declared by the applicant as the measurement center point. In that case, mark themeasurement center point of the test sample and submit it.
The measurement center point of the card or mobile phone used for the test is described in 6.3. Measurement
Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the Card/Mobile Phone Used for the Test.
Angle

The 0-degree direction of the test sample for M class and S class is the longitudinal direction specified by theapplicant (product manufacturer).
The 0-degree direction of the test sample for COTS class should be the opposite direction of the microphone of
the test sample
The 90-degree direction is moved clockwise from the 0-degree position.

X axis, Y axis,
Z axisThe measurement plane of the test sample shall be only one side including the measurement center point.
The X axis is the axis that passes through the measurement center point and is parallel to the lines in the 0-degree
direction. The positive direction of the X axis is the 0-degree direction. The Y axis is the axis that passes throughthe measurement center point and is perpendicular to the lines in the 0-degree direction.
The Z axis is the axis that is perpendicular to the plane created by the X axis and the Y axis.
The positive directions of the X and Y axes of the card or mobile phone used for the test is described in 6.3.
Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the Card/Mobile Phone Used for the Test.

CenterIn centering, the communication distance measuring tool is used to align on the Z axis the measurement center
point of the test sample with that of the card or mobile phone used for the test.

OffsetOffset refers to moving the test sample in the X-axis direction (or Y-axis direction) parallel to the X axis (or Yaxis).

Height 0mm

Align the test sample with the center point of the test Card/Mobile Phone measurement, and set the height 0mm at
the position where the sample stably contacts the test sample measurement surface.
However, the following cases are permitted.
* If the test sample measurement surface cannot be installed in close contact due to curvature or the like, theposition where the contact condition is assumed by assuming a plane on the extension of the measurement
surface where the measurement center point is set.
* After aligning the measurement center points of the test sample and the Card/Mobile Phone used for the test, if
the structure installed around the measurement center point of the test sample interferes and cannot be installed
in close contact, the position where it is in close contact with the structure shall be the height 0mm.
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avoid protrusions.
Maximum
When the test sample and the testing card or mobile phone are moved closer together during measurement, thecommunication maximum communication distance is the distance at which the specified success rate is first obtained.
distance
Communication A communication hole is an area whose success rate is less than the specified level at a distance (height) from 0
holes
mm to the maximum communication distance.
Communication holes do not include areas with a width of less than 1 mm.
Note, however, that even an area with a width of less than 1 mm is regarded as a communication hole if themeasured success rate of the area is below the specified level when the card or mobile phone is positioned at a
distance of 0 mm from the end-product reader/writer.
Measurement
point

Specified measurement position.
Even an area with a width of less than 1 mm is regarded as a communication hole if the measured success rate of
the area is below the specified level when the card or mobile phone is positioned at a measurement point.

Success rate

The success rate is the ratio of successful communications to the number of Polling command executions. The
success rate requirement specified for the certification test is at least 95% (communication must be successful atleast 95 times while the Polling command is executed 100 times).

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5.4.

Communication Performance Measurement Procedure Measurement conditions
To ensure stable measurement results, the test will begin 30 minutes after the reader/writer under test is turned on.
Also, the test will be conducted in an environment that eliminates effects caused by metallic objects, electricalinterference, and other factors on FeliCa RF communication performance.
 Measuring the communication distance and communication holes(1)

The card or mobile phone will be placed stably on the measuring surface of the reader/writer under test in close
contact with the surface while its measurement center point is aligned with that of the reader/writer. The distance ofthe card or mobile phone in this position will be treated as 0 mm. If the card or mobile phone cannot be placed inclose contact with the measuring surface of the reader/writer under test, it will be positioned on a plane that extends
from the measuring surface of the reader/writer, creating the effect of close contact with the measuring surface.

(2)

The position of the card or mobile phone will be adjusted for centering and offset.

(3)

The communication distance measurement tool will be used to move the card or mobile phone to a position where
it exceeds the maximum communication distance.

(4)

The communication performance measurement software will be used to execute the Polling command from the test
sample.

(5)

The communication distance measurement tool will be used to move the card or mobile phone downward in orderto determine the maximum communication distance.

(6)

The card or mobile phone will be moved from the maximum communication distance to a distance of 0 mm in 1
mm steps to locate any communication holes.
If it is impossible to measure up to 0 mm for some physical limitations on the measuring surface of the test sample,
measurement is done as close to the measuring surface of the test sample as possible.

(7)

Steps (2) to (6) will be repeated until measurement at all measurement points has been completed.

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6. Test Items
6.1.

Test Configuration

This certification test consists of a basic performance test and an interoperability test.
The basic performance test is to verify that the product under test achieves a certain level of communication performance.
The interoperability test is to check for fatal communication problems of the product under test in an ordinary use
environment.
The test sample passes the test when it satisfies the performance standards for all the test items.
All tests are conducted in communication speed of 212 kbps.

6.2.

Cards and Mobile Phones Used for the Test

6.2.1. Cards Used for the Basic Performance Test
No.

Manufacturer and model

Description

1

Sony
RC-S100

One card for each of the maximum, standard, and minimum resonance frequency values

2

Sony
RC-S888

One card for each of the maximum, standard, and minimum resonance frequency values

3

JR EAST MECHATORONICS
4K transportation card(S)One card for each of the maximum, standard, and minimum resonance frequency values

4

JR EAST MECHATORONICS
8K transportation card(S)One card for each of the maximum, standard, and minimum resonance frequency values

5

JR EAST MECHATORONICS
10K transportation card (P)One card for each of the maximum, standard, and minimum resonance frequency values

Notes:For more information about the cards used for the test, contact an exclusive Sony distributor of FeliCa products.
The cards used for the test in the above table are products designed for use in Japan. Anyone who intends to use anyof these products outside Japan must assume responsibility for compliance with the laws of the country where theproduct will be used.

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6.2.2. Cards Used for the Interoperability Test
The card used in the interoperability test is a card that is designated by the testing organization for the interoperability
test and that is a registered product that has already been certified for performance.
A card having the standard resonance frequency is used.
The card used for the interoperability test is changed as required. Please check the latest information when you plan totake the certification test.

6.2.3. Mobile Phones Used for the Interoperability Test
A standard mobile phone model designated by the testing organization is used.
A mobile phone having the standard resonance frequency is used.
A standard mobile phone model, chosen from mobile phones that have already been certified for performance, isdesignated every six months.
Please refer to the latest information when applying for the test.

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6.3.

Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the
Card/Mobile Phone Used for the Test

This section describes the measurement center point, X-axis direction, and Y-axis direction of the card or mobile phoneused for the test.

6.3.1. Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the Card
Used for the Test
Measurement center point: The intersection of two diagonal lines traversing the card.
X-axis and Y-axis directions: Shown in Figure 6-1.
+Y

+X

-X

-Y

Figure 6-1: X-Axis and Y-Axis Directions of the Card Used for the Test

If measurement cannot be made with the measurement center point shown above, measurement is made at the pointclosest to the measurement center point above on the X and Y axes of the test sample in the 0- or 90-degree direction of
the card for the test.

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6.3.2. Measurement Center Point, X-Axis Direction, and Y-Axis Direction of the
Mobile Phone Used for the Test
Measurement center point: Shown in Figure 6-2.
X-axis and Y-axis directions: Shown in Figure 6-3. The 0 degree direction of the Mobile Phone used the Test for COTS
class is the opposite to the microphone side of the Mobile Phone used the Test.

is a trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.

Figure 6-2: Measurement Center Point of the Mobile Phone Used for the Test

+Y

-X

+X

-Y

As viewed from the opposite side of the Mobile Contactless IC Communication Mark.
Figure 6-3: X-Axis and Y-Axis Directions of the Mobile Phone Used for the Test

If measurement cannot be made with the measurement center point shown above, measurement is made at the pointclosest to the measurement center point above on the X and Y axes of the test sample in the 0-, 90-, 180- or 270-degree
direction of the mobile phone for the test.

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6.4.

Communication Performance Measurement Software

The applicant manufacturer, etc shall prepare communication performance measurement software.
This section describes the requirements for communication performance measurement software.

6.4.1. Equipment Configuration
The software assumes the equipment configuration shown in Figure 5-1.
On PCs, we assume that Microsoft's Windows OS is running.

6.4.2. Requirements: Software Formats
A software format that allows changing the operating settings by arguments at the commandprompt. And it shall be possible to be called and executed from a batch file, etc.
However, it is also acceptable to execute the terminal software with macros on the command
line.



If the serial port is used to communicate with the test sample, the COM port number shall be
specified by the argument.
EXAMPLE (if COM5 is specified): polling.exe c COM5

The following information shall be returned as a software return value.
Return value (decimal display)

Content

0-100

Polling command success rate (%)-1
Abnormal termination of software
However, instead of the software return value, it is also acceptable to specify a log file as an argument of thecommunication performance measurement software and output the measurement result in CSV, text format, or the
like.
EXAMPLE (When specifying a log file as an argument and returning the value): polling.exe f "C:/temp/Result.csv"]

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6.4.3. Requirements: Polling Command ExecutionIn response to operations from the PC shown in Figure 5-1, the communication performance measurement software
shall be able to send the Polling FeliCa card command to the card or mobile phone from the reader/writer under test.
The software shall also receive a response from the card and be able to determine whether the operation yielded anormal response (succeeded) or failed.
The Polling command is executed with the following parameters:
Parameter

Setting value

System Codeffffh

Command timeout period

100 [ms *1]

Time slot

00h*1: The command timeout setting period affects the test period, so the recommended value is 100ms. Do not
exceed 200ms even if it does not meet the recommended value.
The criteria for determining success/failure of the Polling command response shall be as follows.
Conditions for success:For the execution of the Polling command to be considered successful, the reader/writer under test receives anormal Polling response packet including the response code, IDm, and PMm within the timeout period in
response to a single Polling command sent.

Conditions for failure:
A failure occurs if the reader/writer under test does not receive a response within the timeout period or if it
does not receive a normal response packet in response to a single Polling command sent.



Even if the test sample is a mobile phone product, the PC must be able to execute the Polling command and confirm
whether the test sample successfully received the Polling response packet or failed by connecting the PC and test
sample with a USB cable and so on.

To execute Polling command 100 times consecutively within 25 seconds with the parameter specified in theprevious section.

6.4.4. Requirements: Display functionGraphical Representation of Success or Failure of Command Execution
The communication performance measurement software shall be able to graphically represent the success or failureof each execution of 100 consecutive executions of the Polling command described in the previous section The
results (success or failure) can be displayed simply with symbols such as  and .

Calculation and Display of the Total Number of Successes and Executions of the Polling
Command
The communication performance measurement software shall be able to count the number of executions and thenumber of successful executions for 100 consecutive executions of the Polling command described in previous
section and display that information on the computer screen. This information does not need to be displayed thenumber of times of the Polling command executions, but must be displayed upon the completion of 100 Pollingcommand executions consecutively.



Calculation and Display of the Success Rate
The communication performance measurement software must be able to calculate and display the success rate of theresults of 100 consecutive execution of the Polling command described in the previous section. The success rate is
the number of successful Polling command executions divided by the total number of Polling command executions.
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6.4.5. Example
Figure 6-4 shows an example of a screenshot of the communication performance measurement software.

Polling command success rate
displayed for groups of 100
executions (Number ofsuccesses/total number of
executions)

A circle () indicates a
successful execution and adot (.) indicates a failed
execution.

Polling command successrate displayed for groups of
50 executions (Number ofsuccesses/total number of
executions)Figure 6-4: Communication Performance Measurement Software Screenshot

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6.5.

M-Class Pass Criteria

The table below shows the M-class pass criteria of this test.
The product samples to be tested shall be one maximum-frequency sample, one standard-frequency sample, and one
minimum-frequency sample.

6.5.1. Basic Performance Test
The reader/writer shall satisfy the following criteria in the measurement performed according to Section 5.4 using thecard for the basic performance test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication distance(Center at 0 degree)

The maximum communication distance shall be 25 mm or more.

2

Communication holes(Center at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to 15 mm of the reader/writer.
There must be no communication holes which are 3 mm or wider in the range
from 15 mm to 25 mm of the reader/writer.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a width ofless than 1 mm is allowed.

3

Communication distance(XY±10 mm at 0 degree)

The maximum communication distance shall be 15 mm or more.

4

Communication holes(XY±10 mm at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 3 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to 15 mm of the reader/writer.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a width ofless than 1 mm is allowed.

Notes:
1. If there is a limit on the offset value and measurement cannot be made at the specified offset, measurement isperformed at the offset limit point. Note that, if the offset width is less than 1 mm, no measurement is performed at thisoffset point.
2. When measuring the center and offset, if there is a limit on the height and the maximum communication distancecannot be measured as specified, measurement is performed up to the height limit.

If all XY±10 mm measurements cannot be made due to an offset limit and there is a limit on the height, the product mustsatisfy the following criteria by using the card for the basic performance test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication holes(Center, XY ± up to the offset limit in
1-mm increments at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to the height limit.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a widthof less than 1 mm is allowed.

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card or mobile phone for the interoperability test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication distance(Center at 0 degree)

The maximum communication distance shall be 15 mm or more.

2

Communication holes(Center at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 3 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to 15 mm of the reader/writer.

3

Communication holes(XY±10 mm from center at 0 degree)

At 0 mm, communication shall be possible at least three points out of fivemeasurement points at ±10 mm of the X-axis and Y-axis offset from themeasurement center point.

Notes:
1. If there is a limit on the offset value and measurement cannot be made at the specified offset, measurement isperformed at the offset limit point. Note that, if the offset width is less than 1 mm, no measurement is performed at thisoffset point.
2. When measuring the center and offset, if there is a limit on the height and the maximum communication distancecannot be measured as specified, measurement is performed up to the height limit.
3. If no mobile phone for the interoperability test cannot be physically mounted in the test setup, no interoperability test
is performed with the mobile phone for the interoperability test.
4. The table below shows the pass criteria when the number of measurement points is less than 5.
Number of measurement points

4

3

2

1

Number of communication holes

2 or less1

0

0

If all XY±10 mm measurements cannot be made due to an offset limit, there is a limit on the height, and no mobile phone
for the interoperability test cannot be mounted, the product must satisfy the following criteria by using the card for theinteroperability test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication holes(Center, XY ± up to the offset limit in
1-mm increments at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to the height limit.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a width ofless than 1 mm is allowed.

6.5.2. Diagram example of measurement range

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6.6.

S-Class Pass Criteria

The table below shows the S class pass criteria of this test.
The product samples to be tested shall be one maximum-frequency sample, one standard-frequency sample, and one
minimum-frequency sample.

6.6.1. Basic Performance Test
The reader/writer shall satisfy the following criteria in the measurement performed according to Section 5.4 using thecard for the basic performance test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication distance(Center at 0 degree)

The maximum communication distance shall be 10 mm or more.

2

Communication distance(XY±10 mm at 0 degree)

The maximum communication distance shall be 3 mm or more.

3

Communication holes(XY±10 mm from center at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to 3 mm of the reader/writer.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a width ofless than 1 mm is allowed.

Notes:
1. If there is a limit on the offset value and measurement cannot be made at the specified offset, measurement isperformed at the offset limit point. Note that, if the offset width is less than 1 mm, no measurement is performed at thisoffset point.
2. When measuring the center and offset, if there is a limit on the height and the maximum communication distancecannot be measured as specified, measurement is performed up to the height limit.

If all XY±10 mm measurements cannot be made due to an offset limit and there is a limit on the height, the product mustsatisfy the following criteria by using the card for the basic performance test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication holes(Center, XY ± up to the offset limit in 1mm increments at 0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to the height limit.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a widthof less than 1 mm is allowed.

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6.6.2. Interoperability test
The reader/writer shall satisfy the following criteria in the measurement performed according to Section 5.4 using thecard or mobile phone for the interoperability test.
No.
1

Test item

Pass criteria

Communication holes(XY±10 mm from center at 0 degree)

At 0 mm, communication shall be possible at least three points out of fivemeasurement points at ±10 mm of the X-axis and Y-axis offset from themeasurement center point.

Notes:
1. If there is a limit on the offset value and measurement cannot be made at the specified offset, measurement isperformed at the offset limit point. Note that, if the offset width is less than 1 mm, no measurement is performed at thisoffset point.
2. If no mobile phone for the interoperability test cannot be physically mounted in the test setup, no interoperability test
is performed with the mobile phone for the interoperability test.
3. The table below shows the pass criteria when the number of measurement points is less than 5. If the measurement
point is one point or less, the certification test cannot be submitted.
Number of measurement points

4

3

2

Number of communication holes

2 or less1

0

If all XY±10 mm measurements cannot be made due to an offset limit, there is a limit on the height, and no mobile phone
for the interoperability test cannot be mounted, the product must satisfy the following criteria by using the card for theinteroperability test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication holes(Center, XY ± up to the offset limit in 1mm increments /0 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to the height limit.
Note that, at a height of 0 mm, not even one communication hole with a widthof less than 1 mm is allowed.

6.6.3. Diagram example of measurement range

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6.7.

COTS-Class Pass Criteria

The table below shows the COTS class pass criteria of this test.
The product samples to be tested shall be one standard-frequency sample.

6.7.1. Basic Performance Test
The reader/writer shall satisfy the following criteria in the measurement performed according to Section 5.4 using thecard for the basic performance test.
No.

Test item

Pass criteria

1

Communication distance(center at 90 degree)

The maximum communication distance shall be 10 mm or more.
However, it is acceptable if the maximum communication distance with the 4K
transportation card (S) is 8 mm or more

2

Communication holes(XY±10 mm from center at 90 degree)

There must be no communication holes which are 1 mm or wider in the range
from 0 mm to 5 mm of the reader/writer.

3

Communication holes(XY±10 mm, XY±15 mm from center at
90 degree)

At a height of 0mm, the number of communication failure points must be 2 orless out of 4 measurement points of XY ± 15mm.
At a height of 5mm, the number of communication failure points must be 2 orless out of 4 measurement points of XY ± 10mm.

Notes:
1. If there is a limit on the offset value and measurement cannot be made at the specified offset, measurement isperformed at the offset limit point. Note that, if the offset width is less than 1 mm, no measurement is performed at thisoffset point.
2. If the number of measurement points is less than 4 on the same height plane, the passing criteria are as follows. If themeasurement point is one point or less, the certification test cannot be submitted.
Number of measurement points

3

2

Number of communication holes

1

0

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6.7.2. Interoperability test
The reader/writer shall satisfy the following criteria in the measurement performed according to Section 5.4 using thecard or mobile phone for the interoperability test.
Card used the Interoperability test
No.
1

Test item

Pass criteria

Communication holes
At a height of 0mm, it must be 2 points or less out of 5 measurement points of(Center and XY±10 mm from center at 90 the center and XY ± 10mm.
degree)Mobile Phone used the Interoperability test
No.
1

Test item

Pass criteria

Communication holes(Center and XY±10 mm from center)(Choose one or more angles from 90
degrees and 180 degrees)

At a height of 0mm, it must be 2 points or less out of 5 measurement points ofthe center and XY ± 10mm.

Notes:
1. For Mobile Phone used the Interoperability test, the applicant manufacturer, etc. selects at least one measurement angleof 90 degrees and 180 degrees. If the applicant manufacturer, etc. selects measurement angles in two directions and only
one direction satisfies the acceptance criteria, the test result will be limited to the measurement angle in one direction andthe test will be accepted.
2. If there is a limit on the offset value and measurement cannot be made at the specified offset, measurement isperformed at the offset limit point. Note that, if the offset width is less than 1 mm, no measurement is performed at thisoffset point.
3. The table below shows the pass criteria when the number of measurement points is less than 5. If the measurement
point is 1 point or less, you will not be eligible for the test.
Number of measurement points

4

3

2

Number of communication holes

2 or less1

0

6.7.3. Diagram example of measurement range

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