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  Prox-Module  

Prox-Module is an OEM coupler which embeds all the key components of a a small size contactless reader but not the RF antenna.
Gemalto provides all the technical specifications and the technical support necessary to its customers to develop this antenna.

It is designed to fit the requirements of the Payment, Transportation and Identity markets. It is fully compliant with the corresponding industry standards such as PayPass v1.0 level 1, ICAO, FIPS 201 / PIV, Calypso - Innovatron,  MIFARE, NFC.

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

Features and Benefits

The Prox-Module coupler is a macro component (or module) that can be mounted separately or plugged on the mother PCB of the final equipment.
Thanks to its small size (3 cm x 3 cm), Prox-Module is well suited for  POS terminals, PDAs and other portable devices. It also allows the user to turn the RF field off, when not in operation, for battery saving.

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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, depending on antenna size
  Remote antenna Connection distance: up to 50 cm
Antenna impedance: 50 ohms
Option: Double antenna
Host interface

Type of interface

RS 232 TTL levels
  Protocol Gemplus Block Protocol (GBP)
  Baud rate 1.2 Kbps to 614 Kbps
Connections and cable

 

RS 232: RJ45 connector for serial link and power supply signal (serial cable delivered on request)
USB: 1.5 m long cable with standard type A connector (delivered with each product)
SAM interface Number of SAM 4, to be connected externally
 

Compliance

ISO 7816 -1 to -3, T=0, T=1 protocols
  SAM power supply +5 VDC +/- 10 %
  SAM baud rate 9.6 Kbps to 115 Kbps
Power supply

Voltage

+5 VDC +/- 10 %
  Current 200 mA
Low power management functions to control the RF field
Output signals   3 LED indicators
1 beeper
4 SAMs
Antenna
Serial PC/SC driver   OS supported: Windows® 2000 and XP
To download this driver, click here
Other development tools   Prox Development Kit
Dimensions   30 mm (H) x 30 mm (W) x 10 mm (D)
Environment

Operating temperature range

0 C to +50 C (+32 F to +122 F)
  Storage temperature range -20 C to +60 C (-4 F to +140 F)
  Humidity 0 % to 93 % non condensing
  EMC C89/336/CEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI Class B
  Safety UL 1950, cUL CSA 950, EN 60950
  MTBF 800,000 H at +20 C
  Compliance RoHS and WEEE
Optional antenna

Impedance: 50 ohms
Reading distance: up to 5 cm with GemEasy8000 Mifare cards
Cable length: 50 cm
Easy connection to the Prox-Module connector
  Product name: Prox-Antenna type C2  
Compatibility
 

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