STMicroelectronics STEVAL-IPT005V1

Overview

STEVAL-IPT005V1 from STMicroelectronics is a smart card interface evaluation board built around the ST8034P smartcard interface IC. It supports ISO/IEC 7816-3 compliant contact-based smart cards, provides selectable 10 MHz onboard crystal or external MCU-sourced card clock, configurable VCC supply (1.8 V / 3.0 V / 5.0 V), and operates standalone or under microcontroller control for set-top box and POS applications.

For engineers reviewing the STEVAL-IPT005V1 datasheet, STEVAL-IPT005V1 pinout, STEVAL-IPT005V1 application, or STEVAL-IPT005V1 equivalent, this board enables rapid validation of smartcard power sequencing, clock synchronization, protocol timing, and VCC_SEL-driven voltage selection in embedded secure transaction systems.

Technical Context

The board implements full ISO/IEC 7816-3 physical layer signaling with precise T=0/T=1 protocol support via the ST8034P. It routes all mandatory smartcard signals - including CCLK, CIO, CREST, CVCC, and CGND - to both the standard smartcard connector and labeled test points aligned with flat cable signal order.

Card clock source selection is implemented via a hardware switch toggling between the onboard 10 MHz crystal oscillator and external MCU-provided clock; VCC selection is similarly dual-mode, using either onboard DIP switches driving the ST8034P's VCC_SEL input or dynamic control via MCU GPIO.

Key Specifications

Availability

STEVAL-IPT005V1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for point-of-sale terminals, set-top boxes, pay-TV conditional access modules, and banking authentication devices requiring stable component supply and rapid smartcard interface validation.

Supply support for STEVAL-IPT005V1 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, power management ICs, sensors, and analog/mixed-signal solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The STEVAL-IPT005V1 belongs to ST's Smart Card & Secure MCU evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate development of secure, standards-compliant smartcard readers for financial, identification, and broadcast applications.

FAQ

Does STEVAL-IPT005V1 support both T=0 and T=1 smartcard protocols?

Yes. The board uses the ST8034P IC, which natively supports both T=0 and T=1 protocols per ISO/IEC 7816-3. Protocol selection is handled by the host MCU through standard APDU exchange; no hardware reconfiguration is required.

Can the onboard 10 MHz crystal be used directly as the smartcard clock without MCU involvement?

Yes. When the card clock source switch is set to "OSC", the 10 MHz crystal drives the ST8034P's internal divider to generate standard smartcard clock frequencies (e.g., 3.57 MHz, 4.91 MHz, or 7.37 MHz), enabling fully standalone operation without MCU connection.

What voltage levels are supported for smartcard VCC, and how is selection implemented?

The board supports 1.8 V, 3.0 V, and 5.0 V VCC outputs. Selection is achieved either via onboard DIP switches that drive the ST8034P's VCC_SEL pins, or dynamically via MCU GPIO control of those same pins-enabling runtime voltage switching during card activation sequences.

Is STEVAL-IPT005V1 RoHS compliant and suitable for commercial deployment?

Yes. The board is RoHS compliant per the data brief and designed for functional validation in commercial-grade systems. While not certified for safety-critical use, it meets regulatory requirements for POS, set-top box, and identification equipment in non-safety domains.