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GCR420 
Product Sheet
The most compact external reader, with secure PIN code
entry
Features
A single cable power / data cable:
- No additional power input is required
- Unrivaled security for PIN-code entry
Secure PIN Code Entry
The GCR420 offers unrivaled security for the PIN-code
entry process, taking full advantage of the smart-card's built-in security. The user
enters the PIN code directly on the keyboard, and the entered value is then validated by
the smart card. No PC processing is required for this operation, thus eliminating
potential breaches of security. Such security is essential for transactions involving
user-critical information.
This feature makes GCR420 ideal for applications such as
computer access control, Internet security, and home banking.
Gemplus' Know-how
The GCR420 is compatible with all major
computer brands and operating systems. The GCR420 is based on GemCore™ hardware and
firmware technology, which means that it will operate with any smart card that complies
with ISO 7816 standards. A full development kit with all software libraries and
documentation is also available to enable easy development.
Technical specifications
| Smart-card interface |
Read/write
to any ISO 7816 1/2/3/4 compliant microprocessor smart card (T=0, T=1) and all memory
cards.
Smart cards operate using 3/5V power supply. |
| Card/reader
communication baud rate |
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programmable with 9,600-38,400 baud connection to the PC
- programmable with 9,600-115,200 baud connection to the smart card |
| Interface mode |
The GCR420
interfaces with a PC using the PS/2 keyboard protocol |
| Power consumption |
- Standby
mode: 5ľA
- Operating mode: approximately 10 mA |
| Power supply |
The GCR420
draws 5V DC from a keyboard port |
| Cable and connector |
single cable powers the reader and ensures a connection with the PC mini-DIN connector allows the GCR420
and a keyboard to operate simultaneously off the same port.
optional DIN connector is
also available for the GCR420 |
| Physical
characteristics |
compact
(96x70x15mm) and lightweight (80g) |
| Standards compliance |
| Electromagnetic |
Europe:
89/336/CEE guidelines
US: FCC Part 15
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| Security levels |
Europe:
EN60950
US: UL1950
Canada: CSA950 |
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