Parallax Smart Card Reader Simplytronics

The Smart Card Reader provides a low-cost solution for reading and writing data to contact memory-based smart cards and is compatible with any microcontrollers.

Today, smart cards are used in a wide variety of applications from healthcare to personal finance. They are ever-increasing in popularity due to their convenience and security. Generally, smart cards are about the size of a credit card with an embedded IC for storing data. Our Smart Card Reader can be used with the compatible Smart Cards listed below for a variety of applications such as security systems, data storage, tracking systems, and identity authentication.

Features:

Low-cost solution for reading and writing data on 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 microcontrollers

Compatible Smart Cards:

IS23SC4442 Smart Card

IS24C16A Smart Card 

IS24C02A Smart Card 

Key Specifications:

Power requirements: 2.7 - 5.5 VDC

Communication: Dependent on protocol of smart card used

Dimensions: 2.95 x 2.05 in (7.5 x 5.2 cm)