The SCR243 PCMCIA 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 SCR243 PCMCIA 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.
This PCMCIA smart card reader 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.
Host
PC Card 8 bits I/O 5V
PCMCIA Type II
Smart Card
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 contact
API
PC/SC
CT-API (thru wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Operating Systems
Windows® Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98
Windows® Vista, XP, Server2003 (AMD64/EMT64)
Windows® CE 4.2, 5.0, 6.0
MacOS
Linux
Cable/Power
68 pins PCMCIA connector
Power through PCMCIA interface
Dimensions
85.6 x 54 x 5[mm]
Weight
30[g]
Operating Conditions
0 to 50[°C]
Approvals
FCC Class B part 15, cULus, CE,VCCI
Microsoft® WHQL 2000, XP, Server 2003
EMV Level 1
Environmental
RoHS, WEEE