Lettore di smartcard Identive SCR3340 ExpressCard 54 ISO 7816

Identive SCR3340 ExpressCard 54 ISO 7816 is a compact smart card reader designed for laptops with an ExpressCard 54 slot. It provides a direct contact interface for ISO 7816 smart cards, enabling secure authentication, digital signatures and card-based transactions without external dongles or USB adapters. The reader integrates seamlessly with laptop hardware to deliver portable card access for corporate, government and financial environments where secure credential handling is required.

Advantages

The reader offers a slim ExpressCard 54 form factor that installs flush with compatible laptop slots, minimizing bulk while maintaining reliable electrical contact with ISO 7816 cards. It supports standard contact smart card protocols and delivers plug-and-play operation on systems with ExpressCard support, reducing setup time. The robust connector and housing are designed for frequent insertion cycles, providing a stable interface for repeated authentication and signing tasks.

Suitable for

• Secure user authentication on laptops using ISO 7816 contact smart cards
• Enterprise and governmental systems requiring portable card-based access
• Digital signature and e‑transaction workflows that use contact smart cards
• Field and mobile work where a built-in ExpressCard slot is available

Key specifications

• Form factor: ExpressCard 54 compatible module for notebook slots
• Card type: Contact smart cards following ISO 7816 standard
• Interface: ExpressCard electrical interface for direct host connection
• Supported functions: Authentication, digital signature, secure card access
• Mechanical: Low-profile module designed for frequent insertion/removal

How to use

Insert the Identive SCR3340 into an available ExpressCard 54 slot on a compatible laptop until it seats flush. Ensure the host system supports ExpressCard devices and that any required drivers or middleware for smart card access are installed according to your operating system or enterprise IT policies. With a compliant ISO 7816 contact card inserted into the reader, use your existing authentication or signing application to access credentials on the card. Remove the module by gently pulling it from the slot when not in use.

Recommendations

Use only ISO 7816 contact smart cards compatible with your authentication software. Keep card contacts clean and avoid inserting cards with visible damage. For enterprise deployments, confirm driver and middleware compatibility across target laptop models and include the reader in asset and security management procedures.