PC Express Applications
A highly accessible, highly convenient solution.
PC Express compact smart card reader/writer, designed to plug into a standard PCMCIA
ExpressCard 54 PC
slot, is the ultimate smart
card peripheral for laptop PC and mobile users. It is very simple to use and install.
No
technical knowledge is needed. If you seek for electronic commerce, home banking or e-purse
facilities,
secure computer access or any of a multitude of other applications, PC
Express is
the smartest answer. For the first time, a solution is available that offers impressive
possibilities at an exceptional price.
They will open up many possibilities, including:
- Home-banking
- Electronic coupons/loyalty
- Internet access
- Secure download of content
- computer access control,
- Network security
- People identification
- and more...
|
|
|
PC Express Benefits
- Strong and reliable casing
PC Express uses a new robust steel case, fully
compliant to ExpressCard 54 specification, and already selected by
major PC actors.
- Increased Smart Card peformances:
PC Express is based on latest PC Core Twin Pro one chip, supporting
new ISO7816 class A, B and C (5V, 3V and 1.8V), all ISO7816 TA1
parameters (up to 344 kbds) and extended APDU.
- EMV 4.0 terminal level 1 certified for Gemcore Twin Pro IFM
- Easy to install and maintain:
PC Express re-uses USB protocol of PC Core Twin Pro firmware
which is already implemented in PC USB readers (PC Twin USB
& PC USB-SL,...)
- Sticker and packaging for easy custom branding
One standard reference is available:
| Model Name |
Casing |
Reference |
| PC Express |
ExpressCard 54 |
HWP114310 |
|
PC-Link readers can now be ordered on Gemalto webstore :
http://store.gemalto.com
PC Express reader drivers can be
downloaded from support.gemalto.com.
Years of Gemalto technological experience, now available to all
PC Express is based on Gemalto
PC Core
® hardware and firmware, which means it can handle all types of ISO7816-
compatible smart cards without compatibility problems. It is user-friendly,
and operating or using it requires no technical expertise. PC
Express will happily blend with all main environments (Windows ® 2000, Xp,
Vista, Linux), all types of card, and most makes of
computer. It will readily adapt to new smart-card services, as they become
available.
PC Express has successfully passed the Microsoft Windows
Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL)
test session and is eligible for the "Designed for Microsoft Windows" logo for
both Windows 2000, Xp, Server 2003 and Vista.
PC Express is based on GemCore Twin Pro IFM which has
been certified EMV Level 1 compliant 4.0 and is listed on the
EMVCo
web site.
|
|
PC Express Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Description
|
|
Smart-card
interface
|
- support ISO7816 Class A, B and C (5V, 3V, 1.8V )
- support all ISO7816 TA1 parameters (up to 344 Kbds )
- reads from and writes to all ISO 7816-1,2,3,4 microprocessor cards,
T=0 and T=1.
Memory cards support using "Memory Card API for
GemCore Twin Pro"
- Short circuit detection
- smart card connector is 8 friction contacts - ISO location,
guarantee for 100,000 insertion cycles - EMV level 1 mechanically
compliant.
- embossed smart cards are supported.
|
|
Host Interface
|
- PCMCIA ExpressCard/54
- Power supply thru ExpressCard port
- Rating 3.3V 1A primary supply voltage
- Plug and Play
- USB full speed 12Mbps
|
|
Power
Consumption |
- Power Consumption Suspend mode: 1mA
- Typical operating : 55mA
- Maximum Operating: 200mA
|
|
Dimensions
|
- 75 x 54 x 5 mm, ExpressCard 54 module size
|
|
Weight
|
|
|
Operating/storage Temperature
|
- Operating : +0°C / +55°C
- Storage : -20°C / +65°C
|
|
Electro-magnetic standards
|
- Europe: 89/336/CEE guideline
- EN 55022: 1994 Class B
- EN 50082-1: 1994
- EN 50081-1: 1992
- EN 61000-4-2: 1995
- EN 61000-4-3: 1997
- EN 61000-4-4: 1995
- Comply with EMC directive 89/336/EEC
- USA: FCC part 15 Class B
|
|
Security levels
|
- Europe: EN60950
- IEC950: 1991, Am,3: 1995
- USA: UL1950 third edition, dated July 28, 1995
- Canada: CSA950
- Comply with low voltage directive 73/23/EEC
- VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI
|
|
Standards/certifications
|
- ISO/IEC 7816-1,2,3,4: IC Cards with contacts
- EMVCo 4.0 terminal level 1 for Gemcore Twin Pro IFM
- Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL),
Windows Logo
Program WLP 2.0
- USB 2.0 Full speed
- CCID - Chip Card Interface Device
- ROHS compliant
- WEEE marking
|
|
Operating systems
supported
|
- Windows 2000, Xp, Server 2003,
- Windows Xp 64 bits editions
- Windows Vista 32 & 64 bits
- Linux Redhat WS3.0, WS4.0, Suse Professional 9.2, DEBIAN
"Sarge"
|
|
API's |
- Microsoft PC/SC environment with associated drivers
|
|
OEM |
- custom stickers for branding
|
|
Packaging |
- each reader is packed in a crystal plastic box
90(L)x62(W)x10(H)mm. Overall weight is 45 grams.
|
|
|
|
