Specifications

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1.20 SAM(Secure Application Module)
This chapter describes about detailed specifications of the SAM.
1.20.1 Basic Specifications
Access functions are supported for SAM cards inserted in the SAM card slot. Communication can
be performed with SAM cards compliant with ISO7816.
1.20.2 Power Control
SAM card controller power control
When a SAM device is opened, power is supplied to the SAM card controller and the ASIC that
controls the controller. When a SAM device is closed, power to the SAM card controller and the
ASIC that controls the controller is cut off.
The following SAM library functions relate to this function.
open
: Turns on power to the SAM card controller
close
: Turns off power to the SAM card controller
SAM card power control
The power supply for the SAM card can be controlled to switch on and off by executing a SAM
library function while a SAM device is open.
The following SAM library functions relate to this function.
powerUpCard
: Turns on power to the SAM card in the specified slot
powerDownCard
: Turns off power to the SAM card in the specified slot
1.20.3 Communication Functions
Command Send/Receive Functions
APDU (Application Protocol Data Unit *1) format commands can be sent to a SAM card that is
switched on. Information from the SAM card in response to such commands can be acquired.
*1 Refer to the ISO7816-3 standard for details of the APDU format.
The following SAM library functions relate to this function.
exchangeData
: Sends APDU-format commands to the SAM card in the specified slot, and
receives responses