HID 2053CNNNN iCLASS KF 32K (16K/2 + 16K/1) Configuration Card
When you're deploying multi-application access systems that need to separate credential data from building-specific applications, you need cards with segmented memory architecture. The HID iCLASS KF 32K card delivers 32 kilobits of total memory split across dedicated credential and application areas, letting you manage physical access in one partition while running loyalty programs, cashless vending, time-and-attendance, or biometric templates in another—all on a single credential.
Key Features
- 32K total memory divided into 16K/2 application area plus 16K/1 credential area for clean separation of access and auxiliary data
- iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology with read range up to 4 inches depending on reader
- KF (Key Fob) form factor for keychain carry—ideal for facilities where clip-on badges aren't practical
- Dual-application memory structure supports independent credential management and application updates
- Compatible with iCLASS readers and systems using 13.56 MHz HID technology
- Durable construction suitable for harsh environments and high-use scenarios
- Supports mutual authentication between card and reader for enhanced security
- Configurable memory allocation allows flexible deployment across campus, enterprise, and industrial installations
The segmented memory layout solves a common integration challenge: you need to rotate access credentials or update user permissions without wiping application data like meal plan balances or parking validation. With 16K/2 dedicated to applications and 16K/1 for credentials, you can independently manage each partition. This architecture works particularly well in multi-tenant facilities, university campuses, and corporate environments where the same credential handles door access, cafeteria payments, and print release.
The key fob format fits applications where traditional card form factors don't work—industrial settings with uniforms lacking pockets, healthcare facilities requiring hands-free operation, or parking facilities where users access readers from vehicles. Provision cards through standard iCLASS enrollment stations, and the dual-memory structure ensures application data persists even when you update credentials during employee role changes or security refreshes.
