Form Factor Freedom

Faster transaction times, less time spent waiting in lines, secure transactions and the freedom to not have to carry cash are all features of contactless commerce that Texas Instruments (TI) provides by enabling a wide range of form factors.

Consumers value personalization. Using TI’s RF technology, banks and other credit/debit issuers can offer contactless payment form factors that match user lifestyles.

Although credit/debit cards are currently the most popular form factor, consumers such as joggers who do not carry a wallet or purse find the perfect solution to on-the-go purchases in a contactless payment key fob.

Form factor freedom is beneficial for issuers as well, providing new branding and messaging opportunities to support customer acquisition initiatives as well as the ability to offer consumers a variety of shapes and styles personalized to the consumer’s interests.

This level of flexibility in design and manufacturing, however, is not common. TI is the only chip company that integrates its own antenna design into the card or fob. This approach gives TI complete control of the manufacturing process which, in turn, provides maximum flexibility to its customers.

TI can work directly with design teams at a credit issuer to augment the creative process and specify products that enhance the appeal of the end product's design.

Pleasing consumers with form factors that fit their lifestyles and provide secure transactions benefits business as well with higher throughput and the ability to offer loyalty programs based on unique, personalized products.