SMART CARD READERS
C&K’s smart card connectors are EMV and PCI compliant, and offer full-size card card acceptance as well as SIM/SAM cards. All smart card connectors are compatible with lead free SMT reflow soldering processes. Full-size smart card connectors feature up to 500,000 cycles lifetime, while SIM/SAM models range from 30,000 to 50,000 cycles.
Keeps Card Readers Going
C&K’s reliable smart card connectors include low profile designs, fixed and hinged covers, and card detection sealed switches for a wide variety of applications.
Applications
- payment transactions (credit and debit cards)
- identification (health, social security)
- vending machines
- metering transactions
- handheld products (POS systems on mobile devices)
- digital satellite receivers (GPS systems)
- digital set-top boxes (satellite TV)
Product Selection Guide
| Series |
|---|
| Type | Number of Contacts | Mechanical Life Cycles | Contact Plating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size | 8 | Up to 600,000 cycles | Gold |
| Full Size | 8 | 500,000 cycles | Nickel palladium and gold |
| Full Size | 8 | 500,000 cycles | Gold |
| SIM/SAM | 6 or 8 | Hinged cover 10,000 cycles min. Fixed cover 50,000 cycles | Inlay or Gold |
| SIM/SAM | 6 or 8 | 50,000 cycles | Inlay |
| Full Size | 6 or 8 | 50,000 cycles | Inlay |