CardLogix M.O.S.T. Card® C7 Series is a contact microprocessor smart card family built on CC EAL5+ certified silicon and powered by the M.O.S.T. Card Operating System. The cards are designed for multi-function and/or high security applications. The C7 family features up to 144k bytes of user memory that can be configured for a wide variety of applications including national and civil IDs, driver licenses, voter IDs, patient IDs, single sign-on (SSO), multi-modal biometric credentials with secure messaging, and electronic healthcare records (EHR).
The M.O.S.T. C7 Card series features advanced password security logic, 3DES and AES 128-256 encryption, ICAO (BAC), SHA-256 and HMAC authentication, and e-Signatures with vaulted and threshold key protection for strong data integrity. Its 24 byte global unique identifier (GUID) makes the credential truly unique. The silicon provides continuous internal encryption of all data and the virtualization and rotation of the data across the non-volatile memory for secure data storage.
The M.O.S.T. OS also features an error detection code and security self-tests with built-in anti-tearing mechanisms to support heavy transactional environments. It supports a supports EF-level PIN/passwords as well as a Global Password with PIN-PUK & block/unblock features, multiple file types, and it includes an internal random number generator for unique transaction sessions.
CardLogix M.O.S.T. Toolz™ SDK lets you design a system that grows with your needs. M.O.S.T. Card is future-proofed while working on multiple silicon vendors’ devices, so your projects will always be supported. M.O.S.T. Cards enable multiple applications on a single smart card, and they are a mission critical component of the infrastructure to keep your system safe. Build confidence in your chain of trust with proven smart card technology and CardLogix services.
M.O.S.T. Card C Series | Features Comparison (C5, C6, C7, C8, C9)
Advanced Security Features: SHA-256, HMAC and AES Encryption
The M.O.S.T. Card C7 is powered by CardLogix’ proprietary M.O.S.T Card Operating System which supports a variety of security measures, including SHA-1 bi-directional/ mutual authentication, SHA-256, HMAC, AES 128, AES 192, AES 256, 3DES (triple DES), APP and CHV PIN/passwords, and internal random number generation for unique e-signatures and transaction sessions. The OS is built with an error detection code and security self-tests. The EAL certified silicon provides continuous encryption of all data and the virtualization of the data across the non-volatile memory. The M.O.S.T. OS also features built-in anti-tearing mechanisms to support heavy transactional environments.
Up to 144k of EEPROM User Memory
The M.O.S.T. Card C7 family offers up to 144k bytes of user memory. The large EEPROM increases available user memory and card functionality, enabling the creation of advanced security files and multiple applications on one card. The C7 family allows a user to safely store and transmit a large amount of personal and sensitive data, including biometrics — data too vulnerable to manage over a loosely protected network. The M.O.S.T. Card C7 is capable of managing card holders’ and card issuers’ data on the card so that physical access controls systems, loyalty, e-payment and strong national ID, civil ID and in-the-field military identification systems can benefit from a secure, closed system that does not depend on being connected to a network at all times.
PKI Security Features at Affordable Symmetric Key Card Prices
The M.O.S.T. Card C7 leverages high security features typically found in Public Key Infrastructures (PKI), such as transport keys, AES encryption, and HMAC-SHA 256 for authentication and data integrity. PKI cards are priced, on average, 300% more than symmetric key cards. With the M.O.S.T. Card C7 series, you can get PKI security at the price of a symmetric key card, saving you money without sacrificing reliability and security. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and HMAC-SHA 256 are the strongest encryption/ authentication algorithms to date. With the M.O.S.T. Card C7 series, your data will remain 100% confidential no matter where it is exchanged, and you will be able to reliably identify the source of and ensure the integrity of the message through randomly generated e-signatures. In addition, special transport keys ensure that data is secure across locations and along the card’s life cycle.
Injectable AES Keys with Admin Password — Ideal for Physical Access Control Systems
The M.O.S.T. C7 features an administration password with injectable AES keys that provide secure flexibility in applications that require password and system updates. With the M.O.S.T. Toolz™ Card Configuration Utility, the card issuer is able to create an administration password file, protected by a strong CHV password that cannot be accessed or changed once created. With the Admin Password File, an authorized security systems control manager can add injectable AES Keys if the door locks get changed or should any password modifications be needed. This allows the manager the scalability to safely update his or her physical access control system without having to re-issue cards.
Fast, Easy and Secure Smart Card Development
CardLogix has provided a complete line of user-friendly development tools to create both custom and pre-configured smart card applications. Project development for the M.O.S.T. Card C7 is supported by the PCSC API and the M.O.S.T. Toolz™ Card File Creation Utility SDK, including the powerful Winplex® API. The M.O.S.T. Toolz File Creation Utility features an intuitive user-interface that allows a card issuer the flexibility to design a M.O.S.T. Card file structure and set passwords that fit the needs of any custom smart card program. M.O.S.T. Toolz also provides intelligently constructed, pre-configured idblox™ applications, leveraging the M.O.S.T. Card Operating System. With this option, a card issuer’s only job is to set up passwords. Smart card development could not get any easier.
Eliminate the need to hire a graphic designer by starting with one of CardLogix’ professionally designed, pre-printed ReadyStart™ Secure Cards or Holofoil Cards, with embedded 2D holograms. Both use high security graphic printing technology that provides additional levels of physical security to your M.O.S.T. Card®
True Software and Hardware Interoperability
The M.O.S.T. Card C7 family is future-proofed, working on multiple silicon vendors’ devices so that your projects are always supported. The card family is part of the idblox™ ecosystem which has attracted multiple vendors for compatible smart card readers, smart card terminals, smart card applications and all other smart card infrastructure components.
Seamless Biometric Enrollment with Raven™ Biometric Enrollment Platform
CardLogix is strategically partnered with Corvus Integration, Inc., experts in biometric enrollment and biometric verification technologies, to bring you the simplest way to register personnel’s biometric information and load it onto a smart card within minutes. With Corvus’ Micro Booking Station, GIERS, PIK biometric enrollment and verification kits, biometric data is easily captured and transferred to The Card Encoding Engine™ for instant smart card encoding. A biometrically enhanced smart card provides the highest security and protection of personnel, data and valuable assets. With the M.O.S.T. Card C7, your organization can benefit from this level of security without having to spend more money than it’s worth.
Rapid Smart Card Personalization and Encoding — No Programming Required
The M.O.S.T. Card family is supported by the latest innovation in smart card personalization — The Card Encoding Engine™. The Card Encoding Engine is the first of its kind to offer smart card encoding without requiring programming in order to do so. This revolutionary software engine is the cornerstone of idblox™, allowing inline creation of a smart eID card program from design to use without relying on programmers, integrators or system designers.
Learn more about the idblox™ ecosystem, the only smart card ecosystem with true interoperability that enables the fastest, easiest and most affordable creation of high-security smart card programs for any card application.
Multiple Applications on One Card
With the M.O.S.T. Card C7, your organization can benefit from the economies of scale achieved by using one card for multiple purposes. Why settle for a single-purpose memory card when a company can combine a physical access control system (PACS), customer loyalty program, multi-factor identification, e-payment system, single sign-on, and player/ customer tracking onto one company-branded M.O.S.T. Card for the same price or less as a memory card? Improve your organization’s security by arming your employees with the M.O.S.T. Card to handle multi-factor authentication and non-refutable identification. Use the same card to control facility access rights, to institute an employee incentive program, and to protect classified or sensitive data. The application possibilities are endless, and the M.O.S.T. Card C7 can handle it all to meet any of your organization’s needs.
CardLogix Smart Cards are versatile and custom-made to meet Your Unique Requirements.
CardLogix is a full-service card manufacturer. Cards are built from the inside-out, from card substrate selection and artwork preparation to chip initialization, personalization, and many other card options.
For a comprehensive list of our card offerings, see the CardLogix Smart Card Product Selection Guide
CardLogix can build the card that’s right for your application(s). Card options include a variety of card technologies, security graphics, custom design and printing services, and card substrates. All CardLogix cards can be developed as hybrid cards with both a contact and contactless interface. They can be combined with additional card technologies such as CPU or memory chips, magnetic stripes, 1D/2D barcodes, and MRZs (Machine Readable Zones). Combination cards and hybrid cards expand application possibilities for an infinite number of ID card solutions. This versatility also enables the integration of newer card technologies into legacy readers and systems to protect existing technology investment and lifespan.
Add a memory chip or UHF chip/ tag to your smart card for legacy applications, such as payments for catering, vending machines, parking, or transportation; or for physical access systems. CardLogix can provide many chip options, including HID Prox® and 1125mhz proximity. These chips use RFID, NFC, and UHF technologies that follow the ISO/IEC 14443, ISO 15693, and ISO 18092 standards. Add a contact chip card, such as one of CardLogix M.O.S.T. Card® C5 or C7 microprocessor chips, for applications that require a secure contact interface. Combine with a M.O.S.T. Card C6 or C8 microprocessor chip for highest-security, high-speed, contactless applications.
CardLogix offers a full lineup of magnetic stripe card (magstripe) options. Magnetic Stripes are a useful feature to add to your cards so that they continue to work with existing legacy card readers and software programs. Magstripes are a good option for Loyalty Card programs or Gift Card programs. CardLogix can pre-load custom data on the magnetic stripe or it can be customer-encoded. The magnetic stripe card works in conjunction with the promoter’s software in order to provide the cardholder with special offers, credit toward purchases, and marketing incentives. It s also used in building databases that help analyze buying habits of customers. This information is useful because retailers can better serve their customer base by stocking the products they are most interested in buying. It also has many more uses that offer a wealth of valuable marketing applications.
Magnetic stripe options:
CardLogix can print sequential or custom numbered barcodes using barcodes such as 2D, PDF417, 3 of 9, HIBC, code 128, etc. Barcoding is a popular option that can be added to any card. Most modern retail cash register systems read barcodes at the checkout stand so this is the perfect and fastest way to gather information about customers and to see what they are buying. It is also a great way to manage memberships in facilities and operations that have many cards to flow in and out. Each card is capable of carrying a unique barcode on either the front or reverse side. Another advantage of an ID card with a barcode printed on it is that it can be scanned extremely quickly to identify the user.
The same background artwork that you see on every card for a specific program? That’s the primary card artwork. The background artwork gets printed and embedded at the point of card manufacturing. As card layers are stacked together, so is your artwork.
CardLogix offers graphic design, artwork preparation, and consulting services for your primary card artwork. Send what you have, and we’ll do the rest.
This is what gets printed after your cards are in their final shape. Secondary printing usually involves variable data; that is, data that is different on each card. This includes serial numbers, photo IDs, cardholder data, and more.
Depending on the size of your project, CardLogix can do this for you. Services include printing unique ID card numbers to each card, serialized laser engraving, and more. For smaller runs or for applications that involve distributed, instant card issuance, we recommend purchasing one or more ID Card Printers with ID Card Printer Software, such as CardLogix’ Card Encoding Engine
Security graphics are usually applied to cards at the point of manufacture. They use very specific, high-end printing and engraving technologies that make cloning and fraud extremely difficult for perpetrators.
Customers have the option of including a signature panel on the reverse of the card or a digitally scanned signature on the front of the card. Adding a signature panel to your card gives makes it possible to add information on the card at a later time.
Tipping refers to coloring tip of the raised or embossed letters with certain colors to make the numbers or letters stand out from the card. Gold and silver colors are available.
This option can be added to any card order to help in the identification of a card holder or special program that the number may be referencing.
Add your company logo or symbol to your card to increase security or brand awareness. You can also laser engrave a unique or sequential number and/or barcode.
These can be pre-printed on cards for purchases off-shelf, or they can be combined with other artwork.
CardLogix Holofoil Cards are a cost-effective and non-peelable alternative to holographic laminates for increasing a card’s physical security. The holofoils are embedded within the card substrate, providing a smooth surface with no damage to print heads. CardLogix Holofoil Cards can be purchased off-the-shelf with several designs to choose from, or they can be built to order with your custom designs.
ReadyStart Secure Cards are a family of pre-printed ultra-high resolution 2400 dpi security background plastic cards that enable a rapid start in the physical security, personalization and issuance of smart card and eID Credentials. ReadyStart Secure Cards are available off-the-shelf in many popular and industry-specific ID card designs. They significantly reduce the time and expense of custom graphic designing and card printing. Corresponding ReadyStart background templates can be found in CardLogix Card Encoding Engine™ Card Personalization software.
CardLogix’ standard card is constructed with white, commercial grade PVC substrate and a mirror-mirror finish for use with desktop printers. Other, higher-end card substrates are available.
Commercial Grade Cards are general purpose card bodies for applications such as loyalty and libraries. The majority of PVC cards in your wallet today are made with Commercial Grade substrates, and they are the most cost effective option.
PVC is the most widely used material for plastic cards, and has been used for photo IDs for more than 10 years. Low in cost, the smooth surface of photo quality PVC material accepts dyes for high quality ID image printing and is compatible with most laminate materials.
PET is a polyester material that was used for many years for the punch laminate style of IDs. It is a crystalline plastic and has higher heat resistance than PVC. Durable and resistant to moisture and chemical attack, the material is typically used as an outer laminate for PVC, composite and Teslin cards. PET is more expensive than PVC, and is generally used as part of a multi-part card construction.
These eco-friendly, biodegradable cards are manufactured from corn and based on the (NatureWorks® PLA) material. They look and feel identical to traditional plastic PVC cards.
Precision Identity Grade Cards should be used when dimensional tolerances are critical and when the cards will be printed with additional graphic imaging (such as an employee badge).
Government Certified Cards are uniquely built to meet ongoing card body certifications and requirements for different governments. CardLogix can help you come through with the toughest cards certified today.
Molded ABS SIM Cards are designed for the specific demands of the Telecommunication industry. These cards have a higher Vicat softening point, and are best suited for the high temperatures in mobile devices and are rarely handled by the consumer.
Polycarbonate is an extremely durable thermoplastic polymer resistant to high temperatures and impact. Used in items like DVDs and CDs, it is receptive to offset security printing. PC is not compatible with variable printing, such as resin transfer or dye diffusion. When constructed with a very thin transparent laser receptive layer, PC cards can be laser engraved with very high definition graphics. Cards can be assembled with RFID, IC and contactless technology. PC is more difficult to manufacture, and is more expensive to produce than PVC or composite cards. PC cards are primarily used with laser technology to produce black images/text. PC or PC composite cards are typically used for the longest life and/or highest security IDs.
Rated “Most comprehensive and professional SDK for smart card system developments”, MOST Toolz is designed for multi-function and high security smart card systems. M.O.S.T. Toolz™ is an affordable SDK and Card Configuration Utility for developing the M.O.S.T. Card® and other microprocessor smart cards. High level commands are sent through the Winplex® API to the card reader, which is included in the M.O.S.T. Toolz kit. M.O.S.T. Toolz enables programmers to create a smart card-based transaction system that updates and secures files while setting a variety of defensive measures to protect user ID, card access, and file information. CardLogix gives you the power to deliver multiple products and services on a single card, allowing for fast system design and easy updating without the need for card re-issuance.
MOST Smart Card Development
CardLogix is an ISO 9001:2015 certified smart card manufacturer, software developer, and the premier provider of smart card technology with a comprehensive line of SDKs and tools that enable easy and rapid development of high quality smart cards. Since 1998, CardLogix has supplied millions of cards and card components to over 42 countries around the world. As an expert in smart card and chip technology, card operating systems, card software, development tools, and middleware, CardLogix has continuously been at the forefront of smart card technology.
CardLogix’ mission is to make highly secure, high quality smart card systems more widely available to customers in need. CardLogix strives to make data transactions more secure, personnel and assets more protected, and to turn otherwise complex and expensive smart card systems into simpler, more cost-effective, and easier-to-develop solutions for everyone.
Trust is the primary commodity that CardLogix trades in every day. CardLogix builds and maintains customers’ confidence their products and processes, so that they can trust our cards to reliably protect personnel, sensitive data, and their most valuable assets. Starting with development software that’s flexible and easy to use to uncompromising customer support, CardLogix delivers on the promise of trust that our service inspires and our cards guarantee. Our company culture breeds initiative, commitment, and follow-through. As a global supplier and active industry participant, CardLogix understands the importance of being a responsible global business. With recycling, energy conservation, and full RoHS compliance, the company meets its goals with the environment in mind.
CardLogix manufactures high security and multi-functional ISO compliant smart cards, powered by CardLogix’ own operating systems. CardLogix offers easy-to-use SDKs for programmers, powerful middleware and APIs, a variety of applications software, and innovative solutions that empower end-users to develop and personalize smart cards without requiring any user-programming. The company partners with key suppliers in software, biometric capture, readers, and printers to deliver complete, leading-edge solutions. CardLogix smart card platforms provide solutions for multiple applications to markets globally, such as national, civil, voter and enterprise identity; physical and logical access cards; stored value; loyalty and rewards programs; e-purse; gaming, healthcare and other solutions that use a combination of multiple applications onto one card.
