STMicroelectronics STEVAL-IPT006V1

Overview

STEVAL-IPT006V1 from STMicroelectronics is a smart card interface evaluation board built around the ST8034AT smartcard interface IC, providing full supply, protection, detection, and clock control functions for ISO 7816-compliant cards. It supports standalone operation via onboard 10 MHz crystal oscillator, configurable card voltage (1.8 V / 3.0 V / 5.0 V), and dual clock source selection (onboard or MCU-provided).

For engineers reviewing the STEVAL-IPT006V1 datasheet, STEVAL-IPT006V1 pinout, STEVAL-IPT006V1 application, or STEVAL-IPT006V1 equivalent, this board enables rapid validation of smartcard power sequencing, clock synchronization, contact detection, and MCU interoperability in secure transaction systems.

Technical Context

The board implements the ST8034AT's complete ISO 7816-3 compliant interface stack, including VCC regulation with programmable current limiting (up to 60 mA), automatic card insertion/removal detection, and ESD-protected I/O lines rated to ±8 kV HBM. It integrates dedicated reset generation, guard timing control, and protocol-aware clock gating.

Signal routing separates smartcard-side (C1–C8 contacts) and MCU-side (SPI-like parallel interface with CLK, I/O, RST, VCC_CTRL) domains, with testpoints on all critical nodes (VCC, RST, CLK, I/O, GND) and configuration jumpers for voltage mode and clock source selection.

Key Specifications

Availability

STEVAL-IPT006V1 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 prototyping capability.

Supply support for STEVAL-IPT006V1 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, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, analog ICs, power management, and secure interface solutions for industrial, consumer, and automotive markets.

The STEVAL-IPT006V1 belongs to ST's Smartcard & Secure Interface Evaluation Platform family, engineered specifically to accelerate development of ISO 7816-compliant secure transaction systems with minimal external components and full signal accessibility.

FAQ

Does STEVAL-IPT006V1 support both contact and contactless smartcards?

No. The board implements only the ISO 7816-3 contact interface via the standard C1–C8 connector. It does not include RF front-end circuitry, antenna, or NFC/RFID controller required for contactless operation. Its design focuses exclusively on contact-based smartcard power, clock, reset, and data signaling.

Can the onboard 10 MHz oscillator be replaced with a different frequency?

No. The 10 MHz crystal is fixed and matched to the ST8034AT's internal PLL architecture for generating precise 1–5 MHz card clocks per ISO 7816-3 requirements. Substituting it would disrupt clock division ratios and violate timing specifications for T=0/T=1 protocols.

What MCU interface signals are exposed on the 16-pin header?

The header provides CLK, I/O, RST, VCC_CTRL, VPP_EN, DETECT, and GND - enabling full bidirectional communication and control. It mirrors the ST8034AT's parallel interface, allowing direct connection to GPIO or dedicated smartcard peripherals on STM32 or other MCUs without level-shifting.

Is STEVAL-IPT006V1 RoHS compliant and REACH certified?

Yes. As stated in the official STMicroelectronics data brief (DocID025426 Rev 1), the board is RoHS compliant. ST certifies full compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and REACH SVHC thresholds, with material declarations available upon request through ST's official product portal.