SpringProx-RC features
Contactless interface
- 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 5cm (depending on the card).
SIM/SAM Interfaces
- 2 ID-000 slots for SIM or SAM smartcards,
- ISO 7816 (3 and 4) standard, supporting both T=0 and T=1 protocols,
- 5V or 3V cards (classes A and AB),
- Baudrate : up to 115kpbs,
- Gemalto GemCore chipset.
Integration in TDS Recon
- CompactFlash type I interface,
- Waterproof and drop resistant ruggedized housing,
- Powered by the PocketPC itself,
- Works with PocketPC or Windows Mobile,
- Plug & Play operation (SpringProx-RC 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).
NB : The PDA is not provided with the SpringProx-RC.
A few applications...
- Issuance and validation of transportation cards (bus, train, tram...),
- Electronic travel documents, driving licences, ID cards...,
- On-the-field electronic payment,
- Secure communication,
- ...


