Specifications and Resources

To work with the smart card support in Microsoft Windows operating systems, smart card readers and cards should be compatible with Interoperability Specification for ICCs and Personal Computer Systems. Smart card readers and device drivers should also be Plug and Play compliant.

Smart Card Reader

• Specifications: Hardware and Firmware Standards

• Microsoft Class Drivers for USB CCID Smart Cards

Smart Card

• Smart Card Minidriver Certification Requirements

Smart Card Specifications

• Generic Identity Device Specification: Version 1.0 / 2.0

• Smart Card Minidriver Specification