Key facts
- Brand
- Teridian
- Model
- 73S1210F
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-11
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Teridian 73S1210F Evaluation Board Lite Quick Start Guide
The Teridian 73S1210F Evaluation Board Lite is a serial smart‑card reader development kit that provides a single card interface and communicates via a RS‑232 port using Pseudo‑CCID commands. It complies with ISO‑7816‑3 and EMV 4.1 standards and can be used with any Windows XP PC that has a serial port.
The Quick Start Guide covers system requirements, the items included in the kit, the default transparent smart‑card reader configuration, and step‑by‑step software installation on Windows XP. It also describes the demonstration host application and how the board can be integrated into embedded systems such as POS terminals or set‑top boxes.
Teridian 73S1210F specifications
| Card interface | One card interface |
|---|---|
| Host interface | RS‑232 serial port |
| Standards compliance | ISO7816‑3 and EMV 4.1 |
| Power supply | 5 V DC |
| Serial cable length | 2 m |
| Required PC storage | 8 MB |
| Default configuration | Transparent Smart Card Reader using Pseudo‑CCID over serial |
Source: Teridian 73S1210F Evaluation Board Lite Quick Start Guide
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What operating system is required for the board?
A PC running Microsoft® Windows XP with a serial port is required.
From: Teridian 73S1210F Evaluation Board Lite Quick Start Guide
How can the demonstration host application be run?
Run the TSCP‑CCID.exe executable from the installed folder to launch the host application.
From: Teridian 73S1210F Evaluation Board Lite Quick Start Guide
What operating system is required to use the 73S1210F Evaluation Board?
A PC running Microsoft Windows XP with a serial port is required.
How is the board powered?
The board is powered by a 5 V DC power supply that plugs into the board’s DC jack.
What is the maximum CPU clock frequency of the 73S1210F?
The device can run at a clock frequency of up to 24 MHz.
How much current does the 73S1210F draw in OFF mode?
In OFF mode it typically draws less than 1 µA.
