STMicroelectronics AN2284 Smart Card Interface Application Note

This application note describes a software and hardware smart card interface for the STR71x Smart Card peripheral.

Brand: STMicroelectronics
Category: microcontrollers
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 40
File format: PDF
File size: 260 KB
Published: 07 August, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: F434D435AA30D3FB4C574FAE6343BD46
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About this manual

This document provides a comprehensive guide to implementing a smart card interface using the STR71xx Smart Card peripheral. It details both the hardware requirements and the software library structure necessary for development.

The note covers the device description of the STR710 microcontroller, including its memory, clock management, and communication interfaces. It further explains the ISO 7816 protocol standards (parts 2, 3, and 4), the smart card clock generator, and provides an overview of a basic hardware setup for interfacing with 5V cards.

What's inside

File Organization Of The Smart Card Library
Smart Card Reader Using STR710: Overview
Device Description
SC Peripheral Description
ISO 7816-3 Asynchronous Protocol
ISO 7816-4 - Smart Card Commands
Application Level Protocols
SC Reader Lib: Description
Parity Error Management
Revision History

Specifications

Flash program memory	272KB (256+16K)
RAM size	644KB
CPU operating frequency	Up to 50MHz
I/O ports	Upto 48 I/O ports
UART interfaces	4 UART asynchronous serial communications interfaces

Frequently asked questions

What microcontroller is used for the smart card reader example?

The smart card reader was developed using the STR710 ARM7TDMI powered microcontroller.

Which ISO standards does the Smart Card Library support?

The library was developed to support ISO 7816-3/4 specifications.

What is the endurance of the FLASH program memory?

The FLASH program memory has an endurance of 100,000 cycles.

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