CCID class
The CCID Class is primarily used to add smart card support to an embedded system.
Overview
The Chip Card Interface Device (CCID) Class allows to enumerate and communicate with any CCID compatible USB device. It can be used to connect smart card readers to an embedded device. Readers for either contact based or contactless smart cards are supported.
Typical Applications:
- Access control
- Authentication
- Cryptographic key management
Key features
- Use smart cards with embedded systems
- Communicate with any CCID compatible device
- Small memory footprint in RAM and ROM
Sample Applications emUSB-Host CCID Class
Card reader
NFC card reader
RFID card reader
Requirements
Components required to use emUSB-Host CCID Class:
- emUSB-Host CCID Class
- emUSB-Host core
- emUSB-Host target driver
- Real-time operating system (embOS or other)
Simple user API
- Notification for newly connected smart card readers.
- Notification if smart cards are inserted or removed.
- Simple function to send APDU's to the smart card.