The NXP J2A040 JCOP 2.4.1 R3 is a Java Card 2.2.2 running on Global Platform 2.1.1 with 40K of memory and replaces NXP’s JCOP21. This java card is contact interface and runs on NXP’s operating system called JCOP J2 V2.4.1 and offers 40 kByte EEPROM memory. The J2A040 JCOP is great for use where a high security solution at a low cost is needed. It’s ideal for multi application markets such as banking and finance, healthcare, mobile communications, public transportation, physical and logical access.
The JCOP J2A040 offers a Java Card Open Platform operating system called JCOP V2.4.1 based on independent, third party specifications, i.e. by Sun Microsystems, the Global Platform consortium, the International Organization for Standards (ISO), EMV (Europay, MasterCard and VISA) and others. JCOP V2.4.1 family based on the SmartMX family which is manufactured in most advanced CMOS 0.14 μm 5 metal layer technology is positioned to service high volume, single- and multi-application markets such as eGovernment e.g. Smart Passport, banking/finance, healthcare, mobile communications, public transportation, physical access, logical access, pay TV and digital rights management.
The Java Card, GlobalPlatform, EMV and ISO industry standards together ensure application interpretability for card issuers as well as application providers. By adhering not just to the standards themselves, but also to their spirit as evidenced in numerous heritage applications, JCOP V2.4.1 ensures large interpretability with third party applets as well as all existing smart card infrastructures. With JCOP V2.4.1 the promise of multi-sourcing any component in smart card solutions becomes true. Even in existing infrastructures, JCOP V2.4.1 equipped with proper applications can substitute any existing smart card.
Within its targeted segments, the new JCOP V2.4.1 platform on SmartMX is the most advanced solution available. It is combining standard interfaces as defined in Java Card 2.2.2, GlobalPlatform Card Specification 2.1.1 and powerful cryptographic capabilities by using co-processors for public and secret key encryption supporting RSA, ECC and Triple-DES, within the high security, ultra low power, performance optimized design concept of NXP Semiconductors‘ handshaking technology. The platform supports class “C”, “B” and “A” voltage ranges (1.62 to 5.5 V) as required by application standards such as 3G Mobile Communication (3GPP) and the credit/debit card standard (EMV).
The J2A040 has been discontinued by NXP, CardLogix can provide the J2A081 which is fully compatible with the J2A040 in PVC, ABS, PET, and composite cards with options like magnetic stripe, SAM and SIM cards with many security and printing graphics features.
Security features
JCOP V2.4.1 includes extensive support for security applications based on following
features:
Security evaluation and certificates
Hardware security certification in accordance with CC EAL5+ is attained. Also, third-party approval such as EMVCo (VISA, CAST), ZKA and others, depending on the application
requirements, are available.
NXP Semiconductors continues to drive forward third-party security evaluations to provide
its customers with the relevant information and documentation needed to execute subsequent composite evaluations of implemented applications.
Security licensing
In addition to the various intellectual properties regarding attack resistance of the NXP
Semiconductors’ owned SmartMX family, NXP Semiconductors has obtained a patent
license for SPA and DPA countermeasures from Cryptography Research Incorporated (CRI). This license covers both hardware and software countermeasures. It is important to
customers that countermeasures within the operation system are covered under this
license agreement with CRI. Further details can be obtained on request.
Supported eGovernment specifications and applications
In order to provide extensive support for the eGovernment applications (electronic
passports, electronic identification cards), JCOP V2.4.1 is prepared to meet a wide range
of relevant specifications. Several applet providers worldwide are developing and testing
following applications on JCOP V2.4.1:
Optional crypto library
NXP Semiconductors offer an optional crypto library for all family types:
Various algorithms:
JCOPX – Additional Application Programming Interface (APIs) features
JCOP V2.4.1 provides extended support for several industry specific requirements. This
support is given with the JCOPX API that comprises following functionality:
MIFARE emulation features
JCOP V2.4.1 provides full support for the MIFARE functionality. JCOP V2.4.1 is available
in 3 different configurations:
Garbage collection
Garbage collection is fully implemented in JCOP V2.4.1; deleted objects, applets, and
packages are fully reclaimed (incl. compactification) and the space can be used for other
purposes after deletion.
| JCOP version | 2.4.1 R3 |
| Java Card version | 2.2.2 |
| Global Platform version | 2.1.1 |
| Security evaluation and certificates | Common criteria CC EAL5+ EMVCo (VISA, CAST) ZKA |
| Security |
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| EEPROM: 40 KB |
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| ROM | 76208 bytes free ROM for Applets |
| RAM |
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| 1 MHz to 10 MHz operating external clock frequency range |
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| Communication Protocol |
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| Communication interfaces | Contact mode: T=0 and T=1 according to ISO/IEC 7816 with 3.5712 MHz following communication speeds are supported:
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| Default ATR |
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| Secure Channel Protocol: | SCP01, SCP02 (Default) |
| Part Numbers | Model: J2A040 NXP: J2A040xX0 PCM1.1 V2.4.1 Rel 3 |
| Secure Smart Card Controller | SmartMX P5CC040V0B |
NXP JCOP J2A040 Java Card Security Tartget
