Description
The unique architecture of the cgCard offers an “Open Platform” for system integrators, security application vendors, and OEMs to develop customized solutions for smartcards and security tokens. certgate’s microSD architecture is designed with the flexibility and the ability to be customized for the use of any ISO 7816 standard smartcards.
The operational area and the communication with the cgCard depends on the used platform which can be e.g. a smartphone or PC. Another criterion is the internal structure of the used platform and the physical interfaces. At the moment the way to access the cgCard is via certgate PC/SC interface. certgate provides an interface device driver, so that PC/SC based applications or middleware can access directly the cgCard.
The certgate PC/SC Driver (PC/SC: Personal Computer/ Smart Card) facilitates the interoperability necessary to allow cgCard to be effectively utilized in the PC environment.
Description of the Hardware Supplied with cgCard
| cgCard Type 4 - Technical Data and Specification | |
|---|---|
| Smart Card Chip | Infineon SLE 78 with 80 EEPROM, Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified, RNG AIS31, FIPS-140 |
| Smart Card Operating System | jTOP ID, Common Criteria EAL5+ certified |
| Java Card/ Global Platform | 3.0.4 classic/ 2.2.1 |
| SD Specification | 2.0 |
| Available Flash Memory | 8 GB |
| Note | without Antenna Pads |
Architecture and certgate Software Components