NFC Forum’s CE Class Fosters Wireless Functionality in Wearables

DATE: Fri, Aug 15, 2025
PUBLICATION: RFID Journal

The NFC Forum has released a new device class aimed at an emerging focus for developers: Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality in wearable devices that do not require batteries. The new specification, known as the Card Emulation (CE) Device Class, will allow companies that make wearable devices like rings or bracelets to follow a standard testing protocol when creating NFC-enabled products for payments or other applications, without needing a power source.