SIST EN 726-3:2004
(Main)Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements
Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements
This part of EN 726 specifies the application-independent characteristics of multi-application IC-cards and plug-in modules for telecommunication applications in order to ensure interoperability for telecommunication cards with the various systems and terminals. Mono-application cards are considered tobe a subset of multi-application cards. All common characteristics, necessary for the interactions between the card and the external world are defined.
Identifikationskartensysteme - Anforderungen an Chipkarten und Endgeräte für Telekommunikationszwecke - Teil 3: Applikationsunabhängige Anforderungen an die Karte
Systemes de cartes d'identification - Cartes a circuit intégré et terminaux pour les télécommunications - Partie 3: Spécifications de la carte indépendantes des applications
La présente partie de l'EN 726 spécifie les caractéristiques, indépendantes des applications, des cartes multiapplications à circuit intégré et des modules enfichables pour les applications de télécommunications, de manière à assurer interopérabilité avec les différents systèmes et les terminaux. Les cartes à application unique sont considérées comme un sous-ensemble des cartes multiapplications. Toutes les caractéristiques communes nécessaires aux interactions entre la carte et le monde extérieur sont définies.
Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements
General Information
Overview
EN 726-3:1994 - “Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements” (CEN) defines the application‑independent characteristics of multi‑application IC‑cards and plug‑in modules for telecommunication use. Its purpose is to ensure interoperability between telecommunications smart cards (IC‑cards) and a variety of terminals and systems by specifying the common, external-facing properties required for reliable interaction. Mono‑application cards are treated as a subset of multi‑application cards under this part.
Key topics and technical requirements
This part focuses on the common, system‑agnostic attributes that govern card–terminal interactions. Core topics include:
- Application‑independent characteristics - the attributes that must be present regardless of the specific applications hosted on the card.
- Card–terminal interfaces - standardized behaviours and expectations that enable cards to interoperate with diverse terminals and plug‑in modules.
- Common data and identification elements - attributes used to recognize and address the card from the external environment.
- Functional interoperability - requirements that help ensure different vendors’ cards and terminals can work together in telecommunication networks.
- Environmental and lifecycle considerations - non‑application specific operational constraints and robustness expectations for telecom IC‑cards.
(EN 726‑3 frames these topics at a system level; implementers should consult complementary technical specifications for electrical, mechanical, or protocol details when required.)
Applications and who uses this standard
EN 726‑3 is practical for organizations involved in the design, production, deployment and certification of telecommunications smart‑card solutions:
- Card manufacturers designing multi‑application IC‑cards and plug‑in modules.
- Terminal and device manufacturers (e.g., telecom terminals, payphones, vending, access devices) ensuring compatibility with telecom IC‑cards.
- Mobile network operators and service providers integrating subscriber identity and multi‑service cards.
- System integrators and solution architects building interoperable telecom ecosystems.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies verifying conformance to application‑independent interoperability requirements.
- Procurement and standards teams specifying interoperable card and terminal requirements.
Benefits include reduced fragmentation, simplified certification, and smoother cross‑vendor integration for telecommunication IC‑card deployments.
Related standards
- Other parts of the EN 726 series (application‑specific parts) and national implementations of EN 726.
- Related international smart‑card and telecommunications specifications (standards families addressing smart‑card interfaces, physical characteristics and telecom system integration).
Keywords: EN 726-3, identification card systems, telecommunications integrated circuit cards, IC-cards, multi-application cards, plug-in modules, interoperability, application-independent card requirements, CEN.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2004
Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and
terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements
Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and
terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements
Identifikationskartensysteme - Anforderungen an Chipkarten und Endgeräte für
Telekommunikationszwecke - Teil 3: Applikationsunabhängige Anforderungen an die
Karte
Systemes de cartes d'identification - Cartes a circuit intégré et terminaux pour les
télécommunications - Partie 3: Spécifications de la carte indépendantes des applications
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 726-3:1994
ICS:
35.240.15 Identifikacijske kartice in Identification cards and
sorodne naprave related devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 726-
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 726-3:2004 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Identification card systems - Telecommunications integrated circuit(s) cards and terminals - Part 3: Application independent card requirements". This standard covers: This part of EN 726 specifies the application-independent characteristics of multi-application IC-cards and plug-in modules for telecommunication applications in order to ensure interoperability for telecommunication cards with the various systems and terminals. Mono-application cards are considered tobe a subset of multi-application cards. All common characteristics, necessary for the interactions between the card and the external world are defined.
This part of EN 726 specifies the application-independent characteristics of multi-application IC-cards and plug-in modules for telecommunication applications in order to ensure interoperability for telecommunication cards with the various systems and terminals. Mono-application cards are considered tobe a subset of multi-application cards. All common characteristics, necessary for the interactions between the card and the external world are defined.
SIST EN 726-3:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.240.15 - Identification cards. Chip cards. Biometrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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