INSIDE PicoPass 32KS Card

picopass operates with the ISO 14443B proximity protocol for high-speed communication at a range of 10 centimeters. Applications include POS and biometric identification. It uses the vicinity protocol ISO 15693 to operate at lower speeds over longer ranges:

1.5 meters in gate antenna configuration
• 70 centimeters with a single antenna. Standard yields higher communication speeds at proximity distance.

The longer-range capability is suited to applications like asset tracking or hands-free access.

Key technical data of PicoPass™ chip family
Features	PicoPass™ 32 KS
Standard protocol	ISO 15693, ISO 14443B and optional ISO 14443A version
Carrier frequency	13.56 MHz
Baud rate	26 kbps – ISO 15693 106 kbps – ISO 14443B or 424 kbps – ISO 14443B
Anti collision	50 chips/s for ISO 15693 100 chips/s for ISO 14443B
Unique serial number	64 bits
EEPROM memory size	16×2 kbit or 2×16 kbit
Memory organization	8 bytes block
Secure stored value area	65534 units
Recharging counter	65535 times
Cryptographic Authentication	64 bits key length
Key area	Credit and Debit keys for secure pages
Read/Write protection with Authentication	Yes
Write-once area	Yes
EEPROM cycle	Over 100K cycles
EEPROM data retention	10 years
Operating temperature	-40 to + 70°C

Multiple Applications

picopass can manage up to 16 independent applications while ensuring their individual security settings. For example, an enterprise card would use the vicinity protocol to control entry to the company parking lot and proximity for PC logon. picopass’s fast anticollision feature enables it to read multiple tags within the operating field.

High Memory Capacity

picopass 32KS contains two picopass 16KS chips on the same silicon chip. The picopass chip can store large amounts of data such as high quality photographs, fingerprints, biometric templates, signatures, and data records.

Secure

State-of-the-art cryptographic authentication prevents unauthorized third parties from reading or tampering with its memory. It also prevents any cloning or simulation. A unique secret key is used for each application. Equally, a unique secret key is used for crediting a secure stored value area, and another one for debiting it. Cryptographic security protections can be disabled during personalization.