IEC7816 Master IP

Design IP

Overview

SmartDV’s IEC7816 Master IP is a silicon-proven solution designed to enable seamless communication with smart cards as defined by the ISO/IEC 7816 standard. Ideal for applications in secure identification, banking, and embedded systems, the IP core supports T=0 and T=1 protocols, ensuring reliable and secure data exchange with smart card interfaces.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance. Its robust feature set, including customizable baud rate generation, error detection, and protocol timing support, makes it a dependable choice for smart card integration across a wide range of embedded platforms.

Benefits

Complete Smart Card Session Support – Implements all functions required for full smart card operation, including activation and deactivation, cold/warm reset, ATR (Answer to Reset) reception, and bidirectional data transfers between host and card
Protocol Flexibility – Supports both T = 0 (asynchronous half-duplex character transmission) and T = 1 (asynchronous half-duplex block transmission) protocols as defined in ISO/IEC 7816-3
Configurable Communication Rates – Adjustable clock frequency and bit (baud) rate settings provide design flexibility for different card types and performance needs
Automatic Byte Repetition – Includes configurable automatic byte retransmission to ensure reliable data exchange and simplify software handling
Robust Error Management – Provides automatic parity generation/checking, error detection, and retransmission mechanisms for dependable communication
Flexible System Integration – Simple register-based control interface with compatibility for AXI, AHB, and APB buses, enabling smooth SoC integration
Optimized for Security and Embedded Applications – Ideal for payment systems, secure authentication, SIM interfaces, and identification modules

Compliance and Compatibility

Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 7816-3 and ISO/IEC 7816-4 standards
Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows

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