iSIM (Integrated SIM)
EmbeddedSIM functionality integrated directly into the system-on-chip, eliminating discrete SIM hardware for IoT and mobile.
Quick Specs
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Hardware
| Interfaz | Contact |
| Tipo de chip | Microprocessor |
| Sistema operativo | Proprietary |
Comunicación
| Protocolo | On-die |
| APDU extendido | No |
| Canales lógicos | 1 |
Seguridad
| Nivel EAL | Not Evaluated |
| Elemento seguro | Sí |
| Resistente a manipulaciones | Sí |
| Coprocesador criptográfico | Sí |
| Soporte biométrico | No |
Algoritmos criptográficos
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.