Contact IC cards are smart cards that require direct physical contact between the card and the reader to enable data transmission.

Communication occurs through metal contact pads
Electrical signals are exchanged according to ISO/IEC 7816
The reader supplies power directly to the embedded IC chip
Data processing occurs on the chip itself
Direct electrical connection ensures consistent signal integrity
Not affected by RF interference
Reliable in electrically noisy environments
Ideal for critical data transactions
Direct electrical connection ensures consistent signal integrity
Not affected by RF interference
Reliable in electrically noisy environments
Ideal for critical data transactions