Gemalto PC USB-TR (ID Bridge CT30) USB Smartcard Reader

IDBridge smart card readers are designed for securing network access, using the Gemalto PC Core hardware and firmware, handling all types of ISO7816 compatible smart cards. Several different models are available to adapt to every host PC interfaces and Smart Card usages.

As the rates of identity theft increases, more and more companies are turning to smart technology to secure their networks. Enterprises, governments and financial institutions are rapidly deploying a smart card infrastructure for logical access and protecting the privacy of on-line bank customers and web shoppers.

Gemalto’s user-friendly smart card readers are an integrated part of more global authentication solutions. Built on the latest technology they offer reliability and are certified by the major computing and banking organizations ensuring easy deployment. Our diversified series includes readers for desktops, laptops, for SIM size card and readers for Pin entry.

Smart Card Interface 
PC Core hardware and firmware architecture
Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C cards (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Supports up to TA1=17 (826 Kbps with a 4.8Mhz reader clock) for CT30
Supports up to TA1=97 (500 Kbps with a 4Mhz reader clock) for CT510 and CT700
Supports up to TA1=96 (340 Kbps with a 4Mhz reader clock) for other readers
Reads from and writes to all ISO 7816-1,2,3,4 microprocessor cards, T=0 and T=1 protocols
Supports memory cards using "Synchronous Card API"
Short circuit detection

Smart Card Connector 
8 friction contacts - ISO location
100,000 insertion cycles
EMV Level 1 mechanically compliant
Embossed smart cards supported
Human interface 
LED one color (green), dual state (blinking: waiting card insertion; ON: card reading / writing)
CT700 (pinpad):
2x16 alphanumeric display
orange LED ON at Secure PIN Entry mode
Tactile keypads with 16 (4x4) silicon rubber keys

Cable/Power Supply 
USB reader
Cable 1,5 m long
USB 2.0 type A connector
Power supply thru USB port
Maximum operating current: 100mA
Operating voltage [4.7 – 5.3V]

Standards / Certifications 
ISO/IEC 7816-1,2,3,4: IC Cards with contacts
EMV Terminal Level 1 version 4.1
Mondex ChipSafe Plus Purse 2 (CT30) 
Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL), Windows Logo Program WLP 2.0
USB 2.0 Full speed certified (USB readers listed on usb.org website)
CCID - Chip Card Interface Device 1.1 (USB & ExpressCard readers)

API 
Microsoft PC/SC environment with associated drivers
CT-API
Synchronous Card API for support of memory cards
Operating Systems 
Up to Windows 8
Win CE 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 6.0 (USB readers)
Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher
Mac OS X Panther, Tiger, Leopard 32 editions (USB readers)
Support for Solaris, XP embedded (USB readers)
PC/SC drivers can be downloaded from support.gemalto.com.

Environmental 
CE, FCC part 15 Class B
VCCI, c-Tick, BSMI
EN 60950 / UL 950 / CSA 950
Operating: +0°C / +55°C
Storage: -20°C / +65°C
ROHS and REACH compliant , WEEE marking