Date: 03/01/2012

Smart card reader MCU chip from Holtek

Holtek has released 8-bit Smart Card Reader MCU chip HT56RB688. This IC features ISO7816 and USB functions.

The other functions include OTP Program Memory capacity of 48K words, a RAM Data Memory capacity of 3840 bytes as well as 12 Stack levels. With regard to peripheral functions, there is an 8-channel 12-bit high speed Analog to Digital converter which can measure external environmental measurements, an internal 4-channel 12-bit Pulse Width Modulator function and 24 I/O lines. Additionally, the device can interface and drive up to 1280 pixel Liquid Crystal Displays. Further features include a 1.8V/3.0V/5.0V LDO for Smart Card power usage and a USB interface for convenient PC connection. The inclusion of a dual SPI/I2C serial interface function, an internal Programmable Frequency Divider, three 8-Bit internal timers and a 16-Bit internal timer.