
	The SCR243 smart card reader allows comfortable working without any interfering cables and with that is ideal for mobile users. The patented design fits effortlessly into a standard PCMCIA Type II slot and offers an easy smart card insertion mechanism for your convenience. The smart card reader provides secure access to sensitive data; it can be used for secure online banking, e-Mail encryption as well as digital signatures. The EMV certification recommends the reader especially for applications with banking or credit cards. The SCR243 is based on SCM’s STC II controller chip that supports multiple interfaces, multiple reader devices and all relevant security standards. The STC II chip was the industry’s first to offer On-board Flash, allowing future firmware and application enhancements.

Technical Data

Host Interface	• PC-Card 8 bits I/O 5V • PCMCIA Type II
Smart Card Interface	• T=0, T=1 protocol support • Memory card support through SCM MCard API • Communication speed up to 344,105 bps (PPS, Fl parameter) • Frequency up to 8 MHz (PPS, Dl parameter) • Support ISO 7816 Class A and AB smart card
Smart Card Connector	• 8 contacts - ISO location • 100,000 insertions • Sliding contacts
Power	• 68 pins PCMCIA connector • Power through PCMCIA interface
Dimensions	• LWH 85.6 x 54 x 5 mm • Weight 30 grams
Operating Temperature	• 0^o to 50^o Celsius
Operating System	• Windows® 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista • Windows® CE 4.2. 5.0 • Linux, MacOS X
API	• PC/SC • CT-API (thru wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Approvals	• FCC Class B part 15, cULus, CE, VCCI • Microsoft® WHQL 2000, XP, Server 2003 • EMV 2000 Level 1
Environmental	• ROHS • WEEE

Technical data are subject to change without notice.