Specifications

ADT60/AET60 Reference Manual version 1.5 November 2005
4. Smart card reader
4.1 Supported Card Types
The BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey can operate MCU card with T=0 and T=1 protocol. The table presented in
Appendix A explains which card type selection value must be specified for the various card types supported
by the reader.
4.1.1 Microcontroller-based smart cards (asynchronous interface)
The BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey supports EEPROM microcontroller-based cards with internal programming
voltage (VPP) generation and the following programming parameters transmitted in the ATR:
PI1 = 0 or 5
I = 25 or 50
The BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey performs the Protocol and Parameters Selection (PPS) procedure as
specified in ISO7816-3: 1997.
When the card ATR indicates the specific operation mode (TA
2
present; bit b5 of TA
2
must be 0) and that
particular mode is not supported by the BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey, the reader will reset the card and set it to
negotiable mode. If the card cannot be set to negotiable mode, the reader will reject the card.
When the card ATR indicates the negotiable mode (TA
2
not present) and communication parameters other
than the default parameters, the BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey will execute the PPS and try to use the
communication parameters that the card suggested in its ATR. If the card does not accept the PPS, the
reader will use the default parameters (F=372, D=1).
For the meaning of the aforementioned parameters, please refer to ISO7816, part 3.
4.2 Smart Card Interface
The interface between the BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey and the inserted smart card follows the specifications of
ISO7816-3 with certain restrictions or enhancements to increase the practical functionality of the
BioCARDKey/BioSIMKey.
4.2.1 Smart Card Power Supply VCC (C1)
The current consumption of the inserted card must not be higher than 50mA.
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