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In-depth tutorials and references for smart card engineers.
ISO 7816 Complete Guide
All 15 parts: physical, T=0/T=1, APDU, file system, secure messaging. The definitive smart card protocol reference.
Read →APDU Commands Reference
Interactive SW1 SW2 status word lookup. Complete CLA/INS reference for ISO 7816-4 commands.
Read →GlobalPlatform SCP02 vs SCP03
Deep comparison: 3DES vs AES, Retail-MAC vs CMAC, key derivation, migration guide.
Read →Java Card Applet Tutorial
Build your first smart card app: from JCIDE setup to APDU handling and GlobalPlatform deployment.
Read →EMV Tag Reference
Complete EMV data object list with search: PAN, expiry, AIP, AFL, terminal caps, ATC, and more.
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