Contact module

Contact modules are used to embed the integrated circuit into the smart card and to enable a physical connection between the card and the mobile phone or reader. Contact modules are typically used in Banking, Telecom and Government applications. They are, for instance, also used in other smart card applications like public transport and loyalty cards. Contact modules have to meet the highest requirements in terms of reliability, functionality and visual appearance.

Smart cards

Smart cards are pocket-sized cards with embedded integrated circuits. They can provide personal identification, authentication, data storage and application processing.

Banking & Payment

NedCard plays a major role in the rollout of secure chip cards for the banking and payment market by manufacturing modules in Europe and Asia.

Telecom

NedCard's various cost-efficient package solutions for SIM cards meet the requirements of the fast changing mobile and telecommunications landscape.

eGovernment & Identification

NedCard's packaging technologies help governments around the world to issue secure, reliable and durable electronic identification documents to its citizens.

Key benefits

Reliable electronic connection
Guarantees long-life of the chip in the card
High-quality and cost-efficient solution
Meeting the highest requirements of the industry in terms of reliability, functionality and visual appearance
Produced in maximum security factories

Target applications

Banking
Telecom
Government
Other smart card applications like public transport, Pay TV, loyalty cards

Key features

6-pin or 8-pin contact module configuration
Various IC’s in same module possible
Gold or palladium surface finishing plus special colored solutions
Open Tool specifications for standard Dual Interface module packages
Customer specific design on request

Integrated chip technology is deployed around the world to enhance the security and speed of transactions

Advanced packaging technology enables reliable contact between chip and mobile phone or reader. NedCard offers various contact module solutions and cost efficient, high volume manufacturing so industry players can stay on top of their game. Open Tool specifications are available for standard contact module packages with detailed information, including drawings.

Product	6-pin contact module
Appearance
Size	8.0 x 10.62 mm
Operating temperature	0-70°C
Storage temperature	15-30°C
Thickness	Standard 580 μm max for Banking and Government, 470 μm max for 4FF Telco
Standards	CQM, ISO7816, ETSI

Product	8-pin contact module
Appearance
Size	11.40 x 12.60 mm
Operating temperature	0-70°C
Storage temperature	15-30°C
Thickness	Standard 580 μm max for Banking and Government
Standards	CQM, ISO7816, ETSI