Calypso Card

Contactless

Open-standard contactless card for European transit systems, using ISO 14443-B for interoperable fare collection.

Contactless | Calypso Specification | Desde 1996

Quick Specs

Contactless
Interface Contactless
Chip Type Microprocessor
OS Native OS
EAL Level EAL5+
Lifespan 10 years
First Deployed 1996

Especificaciones completas

Hardware

InterfazContactless
Tipo de chipMicroprocessor
Sistema operativoNative OS

Comunicación

ProtocoloISO 14443-B
APDU extendido No
Canales lógicos1

Seguridad

Nivel EALEAL5+
Elemento seguro Sí
Resistente a manipulaciones Sí
Coprocesador criptográfico Sí
Soporte biométrico No

Algoritmos criptográficos

3DES AES

Preguntas frecuentes

Consider four key factors: interface type (contact, contactless, or dual-interface), security requirements (EAL certification level), application domain (payment, identity, transport), and chip platform (JavaCard, MULTOS, native). For EMV payments, dual-interface cards are now standard. For government eID, EAL5+ certified cards are typically required.

Contact smart cards require physical insertion into a reader and communicate via the ISO 7816 interface (gold contact pads). Contactless cards use radio frequency (ISO 14443) and work within a few centimeters of a reader. Dual-interface cards combine both interfaces on a single chip, offering maximum flexibility.

EAL (Evaluation Assurance Level) is part of the Common Criteria framework for evaluating IT security. For smart cards, EAL4+ is common for payment cards, while EAL5+ or EAL6+ is required for government identity documents and ePassports. Higher EAL levels indicate more rigorous security testing and formal verification methods.