ISO IEC 10536-3-1996 PDF

Full title and description

Identification cards — Contactless integrated circuit(s) cards — Part 3: Electronic signals and reset procedures (ISO/IEC 10536-3:1996). This part specifies the electronic signal format, power fields and reset procedures used between card coupling devices and close‑coupled contactless integrated circuit cards (ID‑1 size) operating in slot or surface modes.

Abstract

Specifies the nature and characteristics of the fields to be provided for power and bidirectional communications between card coupling devices (readers/couplers) and contactless integrated circuit(s) cards of the ID‑1 card type, and the electronic reset/initialization procedures required for reliable operation. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO/IEC 10536‑1 and ISO/IEC 10536‑2.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (confirmed at review).
• Publication date: Edition 1 (1996). Published late 1996 — ISO lists edition as 1996‑12; commercial listings and some publishers record the circulation date as 21 November 1996.
• Publisher: ISO (in cooperation with IEC/IEC Webstore listings for distribution).
• ICS / categories: 35.240.15 (Identification cards and related devices).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1996).
• Number of pages: 20 pages (official publication / sales listings).

Scope

Defines the electrical characteristics, field structure and reset/initialization procedures required to provide power and bidirectional communications between a card coupling device and a close‑coupled contactless integrated circuit card (ID‑1). Applies to slot and surface operation of such cards and is intended to be used together with ISO/IEC 10536‑1 (physical characteristics) and ISO/IEC 10536‑2 (dimensions and coupling area).

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of field/pulse structures used to supply power to the card and to carry bidirectional data between card and coupling device.
• Timing and sequence requirements for card reset and initialization (answer‑to‑reset behavior).
• Signal amplitude, modulation and bit/byte framing conventions for close‑coupled contactless cards (ID‑1 format) in slot or surface readers.
• Interoperability requirements so that card coupling devices and cards from different manufacturers can establish power and communications reliably.
• Normative references to the companion parts ISO/IEC 10536‑1 and ISO/IEC 10536‑2 for physical and mechanical requirements.

Typical use and users

Used by smart‑card and contactless‑card implementers: card manufacturers, reader/coupler designers, system integrators, payment and transit system vendors, identity and access control solution providers, and test laboratories that verify electrical/reset behavior of close‑coupled contactless ID‑1 cards. It is primarily a technical interoperability reference for implementers rather than a high‑level business or policy document.

Related standards

Companion parts in the same series: ISO/IEC 10536‑1 (physical characteristics) and ISO/IEC 10536‑2 (dimensions and coupling areas). In practice this family sits alongside other contactless and smart‑card standards such as ISO/IEC 14443 (proximity contactless cards / radio frequency power and signal interface and protocols) and the ISO/IEC 7816 series (cards with contacts — electrical interface and answer‑to‑reset and other contact‑card topics).

Keywords

contactless card; close‑coupled card; ID‑1; reset procedure; electronic signals; card coupling device; coupling area; power field; ISO/IEC 10536; smart card interoperability

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 10536‑3:1996 is Part 3 of the ISO/IEC 10536 series and defines the electronic signals, power fields and reset/initialization procedures for close‑coupled contactless integrated circuit cards (ID‑1 format).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the electrical signal definitions, timing and reset/answer‑to‑reset requirements necessary to establish and maintain power and bidirectional communications between a card coupling device (reader) and an ID‑1 close‑coupled contactless card; it is intended to be used with the physical and dimensional parts ISO/IEC 10536‑1 and ‑2.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Engineers and product teams designing contactless card readers and cards, compliance/test laboratories, and integrators building payment, transit, identity, and access control systems that require low‑level electrical interoperability for close‑coupled contactless cards.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published edition is Edition 1 (1996). ISO indicates this edition was reviewed/confirmed (the text has been subject to ISO periodic review); users should check national adoption bodies or ISO for the latest status or any revisions specific to their market. The ISO bibliographic entry records the 1996 edition and notes the periodic confirmation/review status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 3 of the ISO/IEC 10536 series. Parts 1 and 2 cover physical characteristics and dimensions/location of coupling areas and are normative companions for implementers.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: contactless, close‑coupled, ID‑1, electronic signals, reset, card coupling device, ISO/IEC 10536, interoperability.