Smart Cards

Java smart cards are the most used chip cards in the world today. Java high performance chips are used in hundreds of millions of cards worldwide:

* Banking cards
* Loyalty cards
* Payment cards
* Membership cards
* Health cards
* National ID cards
* Military cards
* Transport and ticketing
* Biometric applications
* Student ID cards

Features

* Advanced micro processors
* Math co-processor
* DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, ECC encryption
* Secure channel protocols
* Latest JAVA OS versions
* EMV applets
* PVC white cards
* Optional HiCo magnetic stripes
* 300000 inserts minimum
* Low cost
* Short lead time

 Availability

Everybody in smart card business is aware that there is a general shortage of smart chips on the world market. NXP lead times grew from 3 months to 11-12 months so take a friendly advice and take what you can, while you can. Next day or week cards could be gone.

Secondly, don't insist on exotic chips or configurations because they may not be available at all or at exorbitant prices only. What is good in that?

Third advice is, strongly consider Chinese Java chips! They are good, fast enough, available in few short weeks and at very competitive cost. Cost that can make your smart card system feasible, marketable and available.

Important

While we can assist with equipment selection, it is the customer's ultimate responsibility to order the proper equipment. Please consult data sheets, factory manuals and ask questions before ordering. If unsure about smart card choice buy a few cards to test your software before committing to ordering larger quantities. All cards we sell are factory new and tested multiple times by the production machines. There are no returns, refunds or exchanges for the purchased smart cards.