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13 56 Contactless Smart Card by HID Global
Experience in developing card technologies puts HID Global in a unique position to play a critical role in the evolution and adoption of smart card technology. HID’s market-leading, flexible, high-frequency product lines demonstrate the company’s commitment to support 13.56 MHz technologies. Our open architecture iCLASS and FlexSmart offerings make up the industry’s broadest range of open standard contactless smart card products, available from over 40,000 resellers worldwide.
Optimized to make physical access control more powerful, iCLASS® 13.56 MHz read/write contactless smart card technology provides versatile interoperability and is used in diverse applications including access control, network log-on security, automotive vehicle identification, cashless vending, time and attendance, event management and biometric verification.
The interoperable, ISO 14443A-compliant FlexSmart family of contactless smart card products provides customers a totally flexible platform - from the simplicity and security of HID Format MIFARE readers to completely customizable (keys and format) secure MIFARE and DESFire reader solutions. Keypad reader models are also available for high traffic use.
The multiCLASS™ multi-technology card reader combines Prox 125 kHz proximity and iCLASS ® 13.56 MHz contactless smart card and reader technologies into a single reader. It is designed for customers who are upgrading their current card system from HID Prox to HID iCLASS credentials or cards. It can also read MIFARE, DESFire, FIPS201 and Felica CSN formats.
HID Global provides a wide variety of 13.56 MHz credentials including cards, tags and keyfobs. Some credentials also include combination technology, used in upgrading end-users from 125 kHz proximity to the benefits of 13.56 MHz smart card technology. These multiple technology credentials are ideal for companies preparing to transition from proximity technology to the additional speed and applications of high frequency smart card solutions.