Gemalto PC Express Smart Card Reader – PC Express

The PC Express Reader based on Gemalto PC Core ® hardware and firmware, which can handle all types of ISO7816- compatible smart cards. The PC Express Reader works with Windows ® 98, 2000, Xp, Vista, Linux & MacOS X.

PC Express Benefits
• Strong and reliable casing
PC Express uses a new robust steel case, fully compliant to ExpressCard 54 specification, and already selected by major PC actors.
• Increased Smart Card peformances:
PC Express is based on latest PC Core Twin Pro one chip, supporting new ISO7816 class A, B and C (5V, 3V and 1.8V), all ISO7816 TA1 parameters (up to 344 kbds) and extended APDU.
• EMV 4.0 terminal level 1 certified for Gemcore Twin Pro IFM
• Easy to install and maintain:
PC Express re-uses USB protocol of PC Core Twin Pro firmware which is already implemented in PC USB readers (PC Twin USB & PC USB-SL,...)



Years of Gemalto technological experience, now available to all
PC Express is based on Gemalto PC Core ® hardware and firmware, which means it can handle all types of ISO7816- compatible smart cards without compatibility problems.
PC Express has successfully passed the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) test session and is eligible for the "Designed for Microsoft Windows" logo for both Windows 2000, Xp, Server 2003 and Vista.
PC Express is based on GemCore Twin Pro IFM which has been certified EMV Level 1 compliant 4.0 and is listed on the EMVCo web site.


PC Express Technical Specifications
Feature Description
Smart-card interface • support ISO7816 Class A, B and C (5V, 3V, 1.8V )
• support all ISO7816 TA1 parameters (up to 344 Kbds )
• reads from and writes to all ISO 7816-1,2,3,4 microprocessor cards, T=0 and T=1.
Memory cards support using "Memory Card API for GemCore Twin Pro"
• Short circuit detection
• smart card connector is 8 friction contacts - ISO location, guarantee for 100,000 insertion cycles - EMV level 1 mechanically compliant.
• embossed smart cards are supported.
Host Interface • PCMCIA ExpressCard/54
• Power supply thru ExpressCard port
• Rating 3.3V 1A primary supply voltage
• Plug and Play
• USB full speed 12Mbps
Power Consumption • Power Consumption Suspend mode: 1mA
• Typical operating : 55mA
• Maximum Operating: 200mA
Dimensions • 75 x 54 x 5 mm, ExpressCard 54 module size
Weight • 23 grams
Operating/storage Temperature • Operating : +0°C / +55°C
• Storage : -20°C / +65°C
Electro-magnetic standards • Europe: 89/336/CEE guideline
• EN 55022: 1994 Class B
• EN 50082-1: 1994
• EN 50081-1: 1992
• EN 61000-4-2: 1995
• EN 61000-4-3: 1997
• EN 61000-4-4: 1995
• Comply with EMC directive 89/336/EEC
• USA: FCC part 15 Class B
Security levels • Europe: EN60950
• IEC950: 1991, Am,3: 1995
• USA: UL1950 third edition, dated July 28, 1995
• Canada: CSA950
• Comply with low voltage directive 73/23/EEC
• VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI
Standards/certifications • ISO/IEC 7816-1,2,3,4: IC Cards with contacts
• EMVCo 4.0 terminal level 1 for Gemcore Twin Pro IFM
• Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL),
Windows Logo Program WLP 2.0
• USB 2.0 Full speed
• CCID - Chip Card Interface Device
• ROHS compliant
• WEEE marking
Operating systems supported • Windows 2000, Xp, Server 2003,
• Windows Xp 64 bits editions
• Windows Vista 32 & 64 bits
• Linux Redhat WS3.0, WS4.0, Suse Professional 9.2, DEBIAN "Sarge"
API's • Microsoft PC/SC environment with associated drivers
OEM • custom stickers for branding
Packaging • each reader is packed in a crystal plastic box 90(L)x62(W)x10(H)mm. Overall weight is 45 grams.