SpringCard : SpringProx-CF : CompactFlash contactless reader/writer

SpringProx-CF is a contactless reader / writer usable in any handheld computer (PDA) with a CompactFlash slot.

SpringProx-CF reads and writes Philips MIFARE leading products, as well any T=CL compliant tag or card from any other manufacturer.

SpringProx-CF features

Base station (PCD) compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 standard (1, 2, 3 and 4, both type A and type B),
T=CL protocol embedded in coupler's firmware (256-byte frames),
Supported contactless smartcards (PICC) (partial list) :
- NXP MIFARE Classic et MIFARE Plus, MIFARE UltraLight, DESfire, ProX, SmartMX,
- Infineon SLE66, STMicroelectronics ST19, Atmel AT88,
- S.T. Microelectronics SR176 et SRiX, ASK CTS256B et CTS512B,
- Inside Contactless PicoTag et HID iClass (numéro de série seulement),
- Calypso (incl. Innovatron radio protocol « 14443-B' »)
  (some usages of Calypso cards are patented and subject to a license fee - contact us),
- Tags specified by NFC Forum : Type 1 (Innovision Jewel or Topaz), Type 2 and Type 4,
- NFC objects or mobile phones in 14443 card emulation mode (standards ISO/IEC 18092 and 23917).
RFID transmission : 13.56MHz carrier, baudrate 106 kbps (PCD mode),
NXP/Philips Semiconductors RC531 chipset, with CRYPTO1 stream cipher unit and secure storage of MIFARE keys,
Card operating distance : 0 to 2cm (depending on the card).

CompactFlash type I, usable with most handhelds,
3V power supply provided by the PDA itself,
Supported OS : PocketPC 2002 and 2003 ; Windows Mobile 2003, 2005 and 2006,
Plug & Play operation (SpringProx-CF is seen as a standard serial communication port, no driver to install),
Unified SpringProx API, available in the developer's kit (SDK for SpringProx on PDA).

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