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A wide range of ISO 14443 and MIFARE OEM couplers  
 

 
Prox-Module Prox-C2 Prox-CU

Prox readers are ISO 14443 and MIFARE compliant contactless readers ready to use in their final environment.

  • Prox-Module: Small size OEM coupler equipped with a RS 232-TTL interface but no embedded antenna

  • Prox-C2:  OEM coupler equipped with a RS 232 interface and an embedded antenna

  • Prox-CU: OEM coupler equipped with a USB and RS 232 interfaces and an embedded antenna.

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

Features and Benefits

With the Gemalto Prox series, the contactless technology has reached the same level of accessibility as the contact one, and brings a great level of convenience. The application software is dramatically simplified by using a high level command set, API library and PC/SC driver. Automatic operating modes such as the PayPass level 1 algorithm or the MIFARE Application Directory (MAD) are embedded and provide the highest possible level of performance.

Gemalto, the world's largest smart card supplier, has successfully participated to all the inter-industry e-passports test sessions: The Gemalto Prox technology has demonstrated its total card-reader interoperability. This is the result of the unique addition of skills and experience of the Gemalto laboratories.

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

 

 

Prox - C2

Prox - Module

Prox - CU

Compliance to standards

ISO14443 type A / B, MIFARE, FIPS 201

ISO14443 type A / B, MIFARE, FIPS 201 / PIV, PayPass V1.0  Level 1, ICAO

ISO14443 type A / B, MIFARE, FIPS 201 PIV, PayPass V1.0  Level 1, ICAO

Interface with the host

RS 232 + TTL @ 115 Kbps

RS 232 -TTL @ 614 Kbps

USB and RS 232 @ 614 Kbps

Dimensions

82 mm x 40 mm x 22 mm

30 mm x 30 mm x 10 mm

106 mm x 75 mm x 24 mm

On-board features

1 antenna, 2 LEDS,
1 buzzer

-

1 antenna, 4 LEDs,
1 buzzer, 2 SAMs

External peripherals

-

1 (or 2) antenna, 3 LEDs,
1 buzzer, 4 SAMs

3 LEDs, 1 buzzer

Reading distance

Up to 4 cm

Up to 10 cm depending on antenna size

Up to 6 cm

Power supply

7 V to 14 V

4.5 V to 5.5 V

USB power supply
 or 5 V in RS 232 mode

Firmware functions

Read / write functions,
MAD, e-purse, high level command set

Same as Prox-C2 +
Firmware download,
Power management

Same as Prox-Module

 
More detailed Technical Specifications available in the datasheet of each product. Click the product name above.
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

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