IEC7816 Slave IP

Design IP

Overview

SmartDV’s IEC7816 Slave IP is a silicon-proven solution designed to interface seamlessly with smart card readers, adhering to the ISO/IEC 7816 standard. Perfect for secure applications in banking, ID systems, and embedded security, it supports T=0 and T=1 protocols for dependable and standards-compliant communication.

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. With built-in protocol handling, error checking, and flexible clock configurations, it enables quick and reliable integration into any smart card-enabled design.

Benefits

Complete Smart Card Session Handling – Implements all essential smart card operations including card activation/deactivation, cold/warm reset, ATR (Answer to Reset) generation, and bidirectional data transfer between the card and host
Protocol Support – Fully supports T = 0 (asynchronous half-duplex character) and T = 1 (asynchronous half-duplex block) transmission protocols as defined in ISO/IEC 7816-3
Configurable Operating Parameters – Adjustable clock frequency and bit (baud) rate to match system timing and card interface requirements
Automatic Byte Repetition – Provides configurable automatic retransmission and parity checking to ensure reliable communication and reduced host-side error handling
Robust Error and Flow Control – Built-in mechanisms for error detection, parity generation/checking, and flow control for secure data exchange
Seamless SoC Integration – Register-based interface supporting standard bus connections including AXI, AHB, and APB
Optimized for Secure Applications – Ideal for smart cards, SIMs, secure elements, ID cards, and payment authentication systems

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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