ISO/IEC 14443-1:2018

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14443-1
Fourth edition
2018-04
Cards and security devices for
personal identification — Contactless
proximity objects —
Part 1:
Physical characteristics
Cartes et dispositifs de sécurité pour l'identification personnelle —
Objets sans contact de proximité —
Partie 1: Caractéristiques physiques
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Physical characteristics . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Antenna . 2
4.3 Additional requirements for PICC classes . 2
4.4 Alternating magnetic field . 2
Annex A (normative) PICC class definitions . 3
Bibliography .11
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Foreword
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Introduction
Contactless card standards encompass a variety of types as embodied in the ISO/IEC 10536 series of
standards (close-coupled cards), the ISO/IEC 14443 series of standards (Contactless proximity objects)
and the ISO/IEC 15693 series of standards (Contactless vicinity objects). These device types are
intended, respectively, for operation when very near, nearby and at a longer distance from associated
coupling devices.
The ISO/IEC 14443 series of standards defines the technology-specific requirements for identification
cards conforming to ISO/IEC 7810 and thin flexible cards conforming to ISO/IEC 15457-1 and the use of
such cards to facilitate international interchange. However, it also recognizes that the technology offers
the possibility that proximity objects may be provided in forms other than that of the International
Standard card formats. Furthermore, it does not preclude the incorporation of other standard
technologies on the card, such as those referenced in the Bibliography.
The ISO/IEC 14443 series of standards accommodates the operation of proximity cards in the presence
of other contactless cards conforming to the ISO/IEC 10536 series of standards and the ISO/IEC 15693
series of standards.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 14443-1:2018(E)
Cards and security devices for personal identification —
Contactless proximity objects —
Part 1:
Physical characteristics
1 Scope
This document defines the physical characteristics of proximity cards (PICCs).
It is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of ISO/IEC 14443.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 7810, Identification cards — Physical characteristics
ISO/IEC 14443-2:2016, Identification cards — Contactless integrated circuit cards — Proximity cards —
Part 2: Radio frequency power and signal interface
ISO/IEC 15457-1, Identification cards — Thin flexible cards — Part 1: Physical characteristics
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 7810, ISO/IEC 15457-1
and the following apply.
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3.1
integrated circuit
IC
electronic component designed to perform processing and/or memory functions
3.2
contactless
achievement of signal exchange with, and supply of power to, the card without the use of galvanic
elements
Note 1 to entry: It is also the absence of an ohmic path from the external interfacing equipment to the integrated
circuit(s) contained within the card.
3.3
contactless integrated circuit card
card into which integrated circuit (3.1) and coupling means have been placed, such that communication
to such integrated circuit is done in a contactless (3.2) manner
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3.4
operate as intended
operates in the manner described by the manufacturer's specification in accordance with ISO/IEC 14443
3.5
PICC
contactless integrated circuit card (3.3) or other object with which communication and power transfer
are done by inductive coupling in proximity of a coupling device
Note 1 to entry: Commonly called a proximity card.
3.6
PICC antenna zone
for each class a zone defined by an external geometrical shape and when defined an internal
geometrical shape
3.7
PICC class
combination of antenna dimension and loading effect
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A.
4 Physical characteristics
4.1 General
The PICC may be in the form of a card compliant with ISO/IEC 7810 or ISO/IEC 15457-1, or an object of
any other dimension.
4.2 Antenna
If the PICC dimensions are not compliant with ISO/IEC 7810 or ISO/IEC 15457-1, the dimensions of the
PICC antenna shall not exceed 86 mm × 54 mm × 3 mm.
NOTE This antenna size restriction stems from the fact that the radio frequency power and signal interface
defined in ISO/IEC 14443-2 and its test methods in ISO/IEC 10373-6 are based on ID-1 cards.
4.3 Additional requirements for PICC classes
It has been established that the use of a prescribed PICC cl
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