Smart Card Handbook

Established as the definitive guide to every aspect of smart card technology, the second edition of the Smart Card Handbook is fully revised to incorporate the latest industry developments."Indispensable! ....an invaluable reference to all facets of smart card technology from system architecture to security methods and from manufacturing to testing and quality control." Hans H. Huber, Editor-in-Chief, Card-Forum and Card Forum International"....simple enough for beginners, comprehensive enough for developers...it is The technical smart card handbook against which all others will be measured." Chris Hills, Hitex, UKComputer and electronics engineers in security system development, microchip designers and professionals working with smart card products will welcome this timely update of a classic reference. Featuring: Vastly updated coverage of applications design including digital signatures and the new Microsoft PC smart card application interface, PC/SC. The architecture and development of smart card operating systems, including Java Card. New sections on the manufacture and design of smart card components, contactless technology and data encryption techniques, including hacker defence mechanisms. Examination of the use of smart cards in e-commerce, the electronic purse, credit and debit cards. Comprehensive listing of European and International standards for smart card construction. Enlarged Glossary of smart card terms, also available online in HTML and PDF.