Contact Chip Cards
Contact chip smart cards are the same size as a standard CR80 card but also have a single embedded chip. The card is inserted into a reader and information is read or written on to the chip via electrical connectivity with its gold-plated contact pads.
The embedded integrated circuit chip can either comprise just memory, or it may also contain a microprocessor. Memory-only chips are more cost-effective but offer less security and less flexibility.
Information on chips with a microprocessor can be updated securely and can also contain enhanced security features (such as for EMV payment cards) to protect the contents of the chip’s memory from any unauthorised access.
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Construction
ISO 7810 CR80 printing ISO 7816 -
Material
PVC or PET/PVC composite -
Communication
PC / SC ISO 7816 -
Format
JavaCard® MULTOS® Proprietary systems -
Memory
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Security level | |||||
Suitable for Physical access | True | True | True | True | True |
Prox compatible | True | True | - | - | - |
Suitable for Logical access | - | - | True | True | True |
Multi-application use | - | - | True | True | True |
Encryption | Hexadecimal | Proprietary | Proprietary | AES and 3DES | AES and 3DES and more |
SecuriCard delivery time | 24 hours* | 24 hours* | 48 hours* | 1 week* | 1 - 2 weeks* |
Typical supplier delivery time | 2-3 weeks* | 2-3 weeks* | 2-3 weeks* | 1-2 weeks* | 3-4 weeks* |