Product Description
Discontinued.
Smart Card Reader Overview:
Smart cards are used in a wide variety of applications such as security systems, data storage, tracking systems, and identity authentication. They are ever-increasing in popularity in a variety of industries such as healthcare and insurance due to their convenience and security. Generally, smart cards are about the size of a credit card with an embedded IC for storing data. This Smart Card Reader can be used with compatible smart cards such as IS23SC4442, IS24C16A, and IS24C02A (not included).
Smart Card Reader Features:
- Low-cost solution for reading and writing data to standard smart cards
- Compatible with most memory-based smart cards (not compatible with microprocessor-based smart cards)
- Card detect switch allows confirmation of smart card insertion
- Dual-row SIP header for breadboard stability and easy prototyping
- Mounting holes included for use in permanent applications
- Easy interface to any microcontroller
Application Ideas:
- Security systems
- Data Storage
Smart Card Reader Specifications:
- Voltage requirements: 2.7 to 5.5 VDC
- Current requirements
- Communication: Dependent on protocol of smart card used
- Dimensions: 2.95 x 2.05 in (7.5 x 5.2 cm)
- Operating temp range: 32 to 158 °F (0 to 70 °C)
Example BASIC Stamp 2 and Propeller P8X32A code is available in the Downloads for these compatible Smart Card models:
IS23SC4442 Smart Card
IS24C16A Smart Card
IS24C02A Smart Card


