Smartcard Gear

Overview

The M-Smart provides application developers with a handheld smartcard reader/writer with the features they need. Competitive pricing, compatibility with memory and microcontroller cards, an RS232 & infrared interfaces and most importantly: an SDK that allows developers to independently develop and load their own application code written in C.

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MC998SC ADK: $850.00

(Includes MC998SC Reader Writer)

MC998: $400.00

Compatibility

The MC 998SC supports all ISO 7816 Microcontroller based smartcards with T=0 or T=1 protocols as well as most of the popular memory cards in use today.

Options

Integrated modem
Integrated POCSAG Pager.
Card Acceptor can be Top Mounted.
Dual Card Acceptors: (1)Top and (1) Bottom Mount

Economical

This reader is one of the most cost-effective solutions for portable e-commerce, information security, access control, identification, and other smartcard applications.

Features & Benefits

Supports ISO 7816 T=1 and T=0 smartcards.
Supports most popular memory cards.
32-bit microprocessor for mobile application.
8 Megabit Flash and 1 Megabit SRAM: large memory capacities.
Graphic LCD with COG Technology by Samsung.
Multiple smartcard acceptors: 1 ISO 7816 ID-1 smartcard, 1 SAM, and option for 2nd standard ID-1 acceptor.
Flying-Wheel Application Selector allows one hand operation.
Smart power management with sleep mode. Rated for 5000 hours+ in sleep mode.
IrDA infrared communication port.
Receipt printing via RS-232 or IrDA port.
Communication Module options for Modem or POCSAG Page.

Development Tools

The MC998SC features an application development kit that allows independent development and loading of applications written in C. The Package includes:

1 - MC998 Smartcard Reader
1 - MC998-PC RS-232 Cable

1 - MC998 Development CD-ROM

2 - Atmel AT24C16 Smartcards

2 - Atmel AT 24C64 Smartcards

2 - Infineon SLE4428 Smartcards

2 - Infineon SLE4442 Smartcards

1 - Product Support Registration & Warranty Confirmation

Technical Specifications
CPU	32-Bit
Display	132x64 dot (16x8 characters) and 1 line of icons.) EL back light.
Memory	8MBit Flash (up to 32MBit)
Keypad	16 Keys, with back light.
Smartcard	1 ISO 7816 ID-1 card acceptor (up to 2) & 1 SAM acceptor.
Communication	1-RS-232 Port 1-IrDA Port (115,2000 bps) 1-Internal Modem (Optional) 1-POCSAG Pager (option)
Battery	4-AAA batteries.
Stand-by	<100uA
Dimensions	144 x 68 x 28 mm
Weight	< 7 oz.
Environment	-20-70 C, Humidity < 98%