High Volume
MIFARE Ultralight Keycards
Cost-optimized cards for high-volume deployments
Overview
Volume Economics
MIFARE Ultralight is purpose-built for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications where disposable or limited-use credentials make economic sense. With 64 bytes of memory and a streamlined feature set, Ultralight cards are ideal for budget hotels, event access, transit ticketing, and short-stay hospitality across Saudi Arabia.
Perfect for Saudi Arabia's growing events sector — from Riyadh Season festivals to Red Sea resort day-passes. When card return logistics don't make sense, Ultralight makes the economics work.
In Action
Maximum Value for High-Volume Deployments
When your property manages thousands of guest check-ins per month, per-card cost becomes a critical factor. MIFARE Ultralight delivers genuine NXP quality at a fraction of the cost.
Perfect for Saudi Arabia's growing events sector -- from Riyadh Season festivals to Red Sea resort day-passes.
Card Variants
Ultralight Product Line
MIFARE Ultralight
64 bytes EEPROM
The most affordable NXP MIFARE chip. 16 pages of 4 bytes each. Perfect for single-stay hotel keycards and disposable event badges.
Chip Models: MF0ICU1, MF0UL11
MIFARE Ultralight C
192 bytes + 3DES
Enhanced version with 3DES encryption and 48 pages of memory. Adds authentication capability for environments requiring basic security.
Chip Models: MF0ICU2
Ultralight EV1
OTP + counter
Updated version with one-time programmable (OTP) memory and counter features. Enables usage tracking and single-use verification.
Chip Models: MF0ULH11, MF0ULH21
Product Range
Key Products
Standard White Ultralight
Plain white PVC with MIFARE Ultralight chip. The lowest-cost genuine NXP keycard for high-turnover properties.
Ultralight C Thin Card
Ultra-thin 0.6mm Ultralight C card. Eco-friendly option using less material while providing 3DES encryption.
Event Badge Ultralight
Pre-punched with lanyard slot. Perfect for Saudi conferences, trade shows, and corporate events requiring RFID-enabled badges.
Custom Printed Ultralight
Full-color CMYK printing on Ultralight cards. Combine cost efficiency with branded guest experience.
Features
Why MIFARE Ultralight
Lowest Cost Per Card
Purpose-engineered for volume economics. Significantly lower cost per unit compared to Classic or DESFire, making million-card deployments feasible.
Event & Transit Ready
One-time programmable (OTP) pages enable single-use ticketing. Perfect for conferences, Hajj/Umrah visitor management, and short-stay access.
Ultralight C Option
Need basic security? Ultralight C adds 3DES authentication with 192 bytes of memory. Cost-effective protection for limited-use credentials.
Fast Encoding
Sub-second encoding with minimal data payload. High-throughput encoding stations can process thousands of cards per hour.
Full Print Compatibility
Same CR80 form factor accepts full-color printing, UV varnish, and branding. Budget pricing does not mean budget appearance.
Disposable Friendly
Low cost enables single-use models. Issue fresh cards daily or per-event without the economics of card return programs.
Technical Data
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Standard | ISO 14443A |
| Memory | 64 bytes (Ultralight) / 192 bytes (Ultralight C) |
| UID | 7-byte unique identifier |
| Encryption | None (Ultralight) / 3DES (Ultralight C) |
| Read Range | Up to 10 cm (4 inches) |
| Data Retention | 5 years minimum |
| Write Endurance | 100,000 cycles (rewritable pages) |
| One-Time Programmable | Yes (OTP pages available) |
| Material | PVC composite, CR80 standard |
| Dimensions | 85.6 x 54 x 0.84 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to +55°C |
Use Cases
Applications
Lock Systems
Compatible Systems
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