Key facts
- Brand
- Teridian
- Model
- 73S1217F
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 5
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-11
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Teridian 73S1217F Evaluation Board Quick Start Guide
The 73S1217F Evaluation Board is a self‑contained smart‑card reader development kit that can be used with a PC or Linux host. It supports LCD, PINpad or other peripherals and can operate as a standalone, serial, or USB‑connected smart‑card solution.
This guide provides system requirements, package contents, default configuration details, and step‑by‑step instructions for installing drivers and software on Windows XP or Linux. It also describes how to run the supplied demonstration host application and includes ESD handling precautions.
Teridian 73S1217F specifications
| USB interface | USB 2.0 full speed |
|---|---|
| Serial interface | RS‑232 |
| Smart card interface | Single smart card |
| Battery backup interface | Battery backup power interface |
| Programmer interface | ICE/Programmer |
| Power switch | ON/OFF switch for battery backup operation |
| Real‑time clock | RTC capability |
| Power supply range | 4.0 V – 6.5 V at 400 mA |
| USB data line termination | Two 24 Ω ± 1 % resistors |
All Teridian 73S1217F documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
Why does Windows show a “No Reader Found” message?
Make sure the board is powered, the Teridian USB CCID driver appears without errors in Device Manager, the Smart Card Service is running, and then refresh the CCID application.
What does a yellow “!” on the Teridian driver in Device Manager indicate?
It means the driver did not complete enumeration; reset the board, reconnect directly to a PC USB port, and verify the driver version is at least 6.0.0.2.
What are the system requirements for the 73S1217F Evaluation Board?
You need a PC running Windows XP or a Linux workstation with a USB port and at least 24 MB of disk storage.
Which operating systems can be used with the 73S1217F Evaluation Board Lite?
The board works with Microsoft Windows XP and Linux systems that have a USB port.
From: Teridian 73S1217F Evaluation Board Lite Quick Start Guide
How much disk space is required for the software and documentation?
At least 24 MB of disk storage is needed.
From: Teridian 73S1217F Evaluation Board Lite Quick Start Guide
What is the maximum CPU clock frequency of the 73S1217F?
The core can run at up to 24 MHz.
