Smart Card Manufacturing: A Practical Guide

The smart card industry is booming as demand for data protection increases. From secure e-commerce and mobile communications to electronic tracking and ticketing systems, smart card technology facilitates a broad array of applications. This practical guide bridges the gap between smart card applications and software, providing an accessible introduction to a versatile technology.

Featuring:

• Step-by-step descriptions of the production processes for chip modules, traditional, contactless and dual-interface smart cards.
• Guidance on the choice of materials for use in each smart card component.
• Coverage of all the major reliability testing methods and test criteria for chip modules and smart cards.
• The architecture and functionality of the full range of available smart cards along with outlines of the related standards.
• An examination of future smart card applications and an overview of chips currently on the market.
• Contact details and relevant web sites for all the major smart card manufacturers and materials suppliers.

With coverage ranging from the production of card bodies and chip modules to state-of-the-art personalization technologies, this timely publication will appeal to personnel at every level of the smart card industry.