The MC33560 is an interface IC for smartcard reader/writer applications. It enables the management of any type of smart or memory card through a simple and flexible microcontroller interface. Moreover, several couplers can be coupled in parallel, thanks to the chip select input pin (Pin 5). The MC33560 is particularly suited to low power and portable applications because of its power saving features and the minimum of external parts required. Battery life is extended by the wide operating range and the low quiescent current in standby mode. A highly sophisticated protection system guarantees timely and controlled shutdown upon error conditions.

•100% Compatible with ISO 7816−3 Standard
•Wide Battery Supply Voltage Range: 1.8 V < VBAT< 6.6 V
•Programmable VCCSupply for 3.0 V or 5.0 V Card Operation
•Power Management for Very Low Quiescent Current in Standby
Mode (30 A max)
•Microprocessor Wakeup Signal Generated Upon Card Insertion
•Self Contained DC−DC Converter to Generate VCCusing a
Minimum of Passive Components
•Controlled Powerup/Down Sequence for High Signal Integrity on the
Card I/O and Signal Lines
•Programmable Card Clock Generator
•Chip Select Capability for Parallel Coupler Operation
•High ESD Protection on Card Pins (4.0 kV, Human Body Model)
•Fault Monitoring VBATlow, VCClowand ICClim
•All Card Outputs Current Limited and Short Circuit Protected
•Tested Operating Temperature Range: −25°C to +85°C
•Pb−Free Packages are Available