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The core of your ISO14443 and MIFARE contactless reader  
 
 

 

 
Prox Chipset is made of two integrated circuits which are the heart of your contactless reader.
  • The Radio Frequency (RF) module handles the RF modulation, the lowest layers of the ISO 14443 standard and the MIFARE security. 
  • The digital module embeds the Gemalto Prox technology contactless firmware loaded in Flash memory. This firmware takes in charge the upper layers of the standard and the communication with the host processor.

With the Gemalto Prox Chipset, the contactless technology is accessible to non-RF specialists. The duration, cost and risk level of the contactless reader development are drastically reduced. Therefore, the reader time-to-market is fully mastered.

For an overview of the complete contactless product range: Readers, OEM couplers, Chipset and Development Kit, click here.

Features and Benefits
Gemalto commits on the success of the development projects based on Prox Chipsets. Depending on the experience of its customers, Gemalto can propose different levels of technical assistance: 
  • Training on  the Prox products and development tools
  • Technical support about the design of the reader and its antenna
  • Test and certification of the complete device
  • Support of non-ISO cards.

 Gemalto is an active participant to international standardization groups and offers its unique experience in consulting services such as Security schemes, interoperability, test specifications and tools, feasibility analysis, demonstrations.

News

March 2009: Product Change Notification (PCN)

  • Evolution of the Prox-PU, -CU, Module and Chipsets firmware.
        - The new firmware version V7.40 can be downloaded into the readers using the Prox Loader software. Please contact the Product Manager.
  • Evolution of the USB PC/SC driver associated with the above firmware evolution.
        - The new driver version 4.2 and its documentation can be downloaded from the Gemalto Technical Support site or from the Download / Readers Drivers menu of this page.
     

December 2008: 

  • Evolution of the Prox Development Kit (ref.: HWP112141 version E): A Prox-PU reader is added and the software tools are up-graded:
        - PayPass demonstration software
        - Enhanced version of the Prox Manager
        - Prox Loader to download firmware
        - Application example in Visual Basic 6.
     

December 2007: 

  • The Prox-PU reader is FIPS 201 approved. See http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php.
  • The GemEasyLink332 / 385 OEM couplers are now in the LBO delivery phase. The GEL332 is replaced by Prox-C2.
    The GemEasyAccess332 / 385 readers are  now in the LBO delivery phase. They are replaced by Prox-P2 / P5.
    For more details on this migration, please download the Migration Note.
Technical Specifications
Main functions   High level command set
MIFARE Application Directory (MAD)
Card insertion / removal detection
E-purse command set
Firmware download in Flash memory
Power management to save battery lifetime
Contactless card interface Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
  Compliance Read / write the following smart cards:
  -  ISO 14443-1 to –4 type A and B, T=CL protocol
  -  MIFARE cards (including DESFire)
  -   SR176, SRIX512 and SRIX4K cards
FIPS 201 - PIV certification
NFC in smart card emulation mode
ICAO - MRTD epassports
Calypso - Innovatron protocol
PayPass V1.0 level 1
  Baud rate 106 Kbps to 848 Kbps
  Reading distance Up to 10 cm
Contact card interface Number of interfaces Up to 4 Security Access Modules (SAM)
  Compliance ISO 7816-1 to -4 asynchronous cards, T=0, T=1 protocols
  Baud rate 1.2 Kbps to 115 Kbps
  SAM power supply +3 V and +5 V
Host interface

Type of interface

 Serial (UART): RS 232 and RS 485
USB with an additional chip
  Protocol Gemplus Block Protocol (GBP)
  Baud rate 1.2 Kbps to 614 Kbps
Chipset power supply

Voltage

 +5 VDC +/- 10 %
  Current < 150 mA in operation
Environment

Operating temperature range

 -25 C to +85 C (-13 F to +185 F)
  Storage temperature range -40 C to +150 C (-40 F to +302 F)
  Compliance RoHS and WEEE
Inputs / outputs   3 LED indicators
Buzzer
RS 485 buffer command
Open case detection
Packaging and delivery conditions Digital module VQFP44 44 pins package
Trays of 160 units
  RF module SO32 32 pins package
Sticks of 24 units
Compatibility

Gemalto is actively participating to all the international standards Working Groups. Therefore its contactless readers comply with all the major contactless market specifications such as:

  • Proximity payment: PayPass V1.0 level 1

  • Identity: ICAO - EAC MRTD

  • Access Control: FIPS 201 / PIV and MIFARE

  • Mass Transit: MIFARE, Calypso / Innovatron and ITSO.

 The Gemalto Prox technology is fully compliant with the ISO 14443 type A and B contactless standard. Therefore it also accesses any NFC devices operating as a smart card as described in the ISO 21481 standard.
Prox readers read / write the MIFARE family cards such as the Ultralight, Classic 1 K / 4 K, SmartMX and DESFire cards. The MIFARE Application Directory (MAD) is also supported and provides a fast and simple way to read the data stored into the card.

Next Steps

Exclusive Information for Gemalto Enterprise Partners

Additional information about this product is available exclusively to Gemalto Enterprise Partners. Click here to access it through the Enterprise Partner Portal.

 
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