On July 11, 2025, the inaugural iTAP Testing Conference, hosted by ITMA (Intelligent Terminal Microelectronics Association), was successfully held in Xi’an. Leading testing institutions and core industry players including SRTC, HUAWEI, Alipay, HED, Dnake, and Unisoc GT gathered to complete the interoperability validation of the iTAP protocol across three key scenarios: payment, access control, and ticketing. This milestone marks the official commercialization of iTAP and paves the way for large-scale deployment.
iTAP Demonstrates Superior Interoperability, Gaining Broad Recognition
The conference systematically validated the protocol compliance and cross-scenario interoperability of chips and terminal devices. HUAWEI’s recently released Pura 80 smartphone and Watch GT5 smartwatch completed all tests, becoming the first product series to pass both access-layer compliance and interoperability tests. Development boards from HED and Unisoc GT also demonstrated strong compliance. All certified devices are listed on ITMA’s official website.
In cross-brand interoperability tests, HED’s dual-mode iTAP development board and Unisoc GT’s PICC solution showcased exceptional protocol compatibility, enabling seamless interaction with mainstream devices. Notably, even smartphones not yet supporting iTAP participated in these tests. Results confirmed that access control devices (represented by Dnake) upgraded with iTAP maintained forward compatibility with legacy terminals, validating the technical feasibility and commercial value of industry-wide collaboration.
Synergistic Effects Emerge, Accelerating Commercial Deployment
HUAWEI’s Pura 80 screen-off payment feature and its access control card-selection function drew significant attention for their smooth user experience, attracting widespread engagement from enterprise representatives. Longsys’ NFC Portable SSD (PSSD)—equipped with customized data-security features—underwent and passed compatibility tests, signaling a shift toward smarter data-storage solutions.
Multiple leading chip manufacturers have outlined clear technical roadmaps to diversify ecosystem deployments, underscoring the industry’s commitment to collaborative growth.
iTAP’s Core Value Gains Consensus: Resolving NFC Pain Points, Building Interconnected Ecosystem
The conference achieved the first cross-brand, full-scenario interoperability validation of iTAP technology, solidifying industry consensus around its core value:
Technical Breakthrough: Overcame limitations in card selection by resolving traditional NFC issues like slow response and poor compatibility. Tested efficiency improved by 300%.
Cost Optimization: Enables legacy devices to seamlessly integrate via software upgrades, significantly reducing hardware iteration costs.
Ecosystem Building: Establishes a standardized testing framework, providing a technical benchmark for collaboration and shortening commercialization cycles by 50%+.
Accelerating Industrialization of iTAP Technology
The conference’s outcomes not only validate the maturity of iTAP technology but also accelerate its industrial implementation. Going forward, iTAP will accelerate commercialization in Smart Transportation (city transit cards, buses/subways)、Digital Living (smart homes, electronic access control)、Seamless Payments (retail, dining, etc.)
ITMA plans to host the next iTAP Testing Conference in Q4 2025. Building on this inaugural event’s success, it will optimize testing frameworks, expand legacy-device integration via software upgrades, and advance the iTAP ecosystem from "technical consensus" to "large-scale commercialization," elevating industry collaboration to new heights.