ACOS6-SAM

ACOS6-SAM

Secure Access Module Card (Contact)

ACOS6 Secure Access Module (SAM) is designed to be used as a general cryptogram computation module or as the security authentication module for ACOS3 client cards. The ACOS6 SAM card securely stores cryptographic keys and use these keys to compute cryptograms for other applications or smart cards.

About ACOS6-SAM

The ACOS6 Secure Access Module (SAM) is designed as a general cryptogram computation module or as a security authentication module for ACOS contact client cards - ACOS3, ACOS6, ACOS7 and ACOS10, and common contactless client cards - DESFire, DESFire EV1, Ultralight-C and Mifare Plus.

The ACOS6-SAM card securely stores cryptographic keys and uses these keys to compute cryptograms for other applications or smart cards. Using this, terminals need not know the master key(s) of an application, considering that the keys never leave the ACOS6-SAM.

The ACOS6-SAM card can perform:

  • Mutual Authentication: To guarantee the authenticity of the terminal and the client card
  • Secure Messaging: To ensure that the data transmission between the card and terminal/server is secured and not susceptible to eavesdropping, replay attack and unauthorized modification
  • Purse MAC Computation: To authenticate and ensure data integrity of data and commands that are transferred into the card and vice versa
  • Key Diversification: To enable diversified entry of keys without exposing the master key
  • Secure Key Injection: To ensure the key injection from SAM to client cards for contactless cards with protection of Encryption and Message Authentication Code, besides, key(s) may be changed after injection

ACOS6-SAM Standard Features

  • Memory
    • Capacity: 64  KB
  • Contact Smart Card Interface
    • Compliant with ISO 7816 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4
    • Supports T=0  Protocol
    • Supports baud up to 223.2 kbps
  • Cryptographic Features
    • AES: 128/192-bits (ECB, CBC)
    • DES/3DES: 56/112/168-bits (ECB, CBC)
    • Random Number Generation: FIPS 140-2 compliant hardware based RNG
  • File Security
    • Session key based on random numbers
    • Key pair for mutual authentication
    • Secure Messaging function for confidential and authenticated data transfers
    • Stores and performs all key operations for mutual authentication, encrypted PIN submission, secure messaging, and e-Purse commands
    • Multilevel secured access hierarchy
    • Anti-tearing capability
  • Secure Access Module Compatibility
    • ACOS3
    • ACOS6
    • ACOS7
    • ACOS10
    • MIFARE Ultralight® C
    • MIFARE® DESFire®
    • MIFARE® DESFire® EV1
    • MIFARE® DESFire® EV2
    • MIFARE® DESFire® Light
    • MIFARE Plus®

ACOS6-SAM Typical Applications

  • e-Government
  • Banking & Payment
  • e-Healthcare
  • Network Security
  • Access Control
  • e-Purse & Loyalty
  • Transportation
  • Hardware Security Engine
Release Date Drivers OS Support Version File Size Notes
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Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Card (Contact)

Functional Specification

Functional Specification of ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Card (Contact)

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Card (Contact)

Brochure

Product Brochure of ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Card (Contact)

ACOS6-SAM SDK

ACOS6 & ACOS6-SAM\Multi-Application & Purse Smart Card Software Development Kit

ACOS6 is a high speed and flexible smart card offering cost effective solutions. It is specifically designed to address the requirements of multiple applications and multiple e-purses with secure hierarchy for multiple levels. Providing each independent application with a secure environment, it is suitable for a wide range of applications in government services, payment applications, online top-up, loyalty programs, and more.

The ACOS6 Multi-Application & Purse Smart Card Software Development Kit (ACOS6 SDK) is designed for professional developers who are interested in developing applications on ACOS6 and ACOS6-SAM. It contains tools allowing one to learn the ISO7816-4’s file structure on ACOS6, as well as a personalization scripting tool, the Scripting Tool Plus, enabling one to personalize a smart card. Further, development of applications is facilitated through the unique ACS Card Tool, which allows users to send direct commands to any PC/SC-compliant smart card readers and cards. With these useful tools and a user-friendly interface, the development kit can reduce the time and cost that users invest into R&D and Marketing.

The software development kit is now priced at only US$119.

ACOS6 SDK

Smart Card Reader(s)
  • 1 x ACR1281U-C1 Dual Interface Smart Card Reader
Test Card(s)/ Token(s)
  • 5 x ACOS6 Multi-Application Smart Cards
  • 5 x ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Smart Cards
  • 5 x ACOS3 Microprocessor Smart Cards
Software Installer
  • Reference Manual(s)     
  • Tools and Utilities:        
    • PCSC Learning Tool
    • QuickView
    • Script Tool 5
    • Smart Card and Reader Tool
  • Sample Codes: 
    • Demonstrates basic commands used to communicate with the cards and readers
    • Available in the following programming languages:
      • Java          
      • MS Visual Basic.NET 2013          
      • MS Visual C#.NET 2013          
      • MS Visual C++.NET 2013        
SDK Operating System Support
  • Windows® 7
  • Windows® 8.1
  • Windows® 10

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