This document discusses Java Card technology. It provides an introduction to Java Card, describing it as a technology that allows Java-based applications to run securely on smart cards. The document then covers Java Card's history and versions, architecture, working, applications in areas like finance and mobile communication, and challenges related to its limited memory and capabilities compared to Java. It concludes that Java Card adds a new platform for Java and is a significant advancement, while also noting security threats must be addressed.

1. JAVA CARD
Prepared by : Jakasaniya Ravi
Roll no : MCA13

2. CONTENTS
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Introduction
History
What is Java Card
Architecture
Working
Applications
Challenges
Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
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Java Card refers to a technology that allows javabased applications(applets)to be run securely on
smart cards and similar small memory footprint
devices.
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Java Card gives the user ability to program the
device and make them application specific.
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The Java Card is an extremely secure Javapowered electronic token.
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Java Card could have a number of real-world
applications.

4. HISTORY
YEAR
VERSION
1996
FUNCTIONALITY
Introduction of Java Card technology
1997
Java Card 2.0
Technology Foundations
1999
Java Card 2.1
Interoperable File Format
2000
Java Card
2.1.1
Additional Crypto APIs
2002
Java Card 2.2
Next gen crypto ,memory management
2003
Java Card
2.2.1
Enhancements for USIM
2006
Java Card
2.2.2
Contactless
2008
Java Card 3.0
“Classic ” and “Connected”

5. WHAT IS JAVA CARD?
A
programmable smart card
 A multi-application
 An
smart card
interoperable smart card
 A smart
card for secure application loading

6. ARCHITECTURE

7. JAVA CARD ARCHITECTURE
- HARDWARE
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64 KB ROM
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32 KB EEPROM
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28 KB available for the customer
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2 KB RAM
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Slow and simple microprocessor(8-bit)

8. WORKING

9. APPLICATION AREAS
Financial
• Smart Credit / Debit
• E-Purses
• Loyalty Programs
Mobile Communication
• Infotainment
• Business Support
• Network Optimizers

10. CHALLENGES
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Java cards have very restricted resources
1.Limited Memory
2.Limited Computing Power
 Java Card doesn’t support some of java features
1.Large primitive data types : long, double,
float
2.char,string
3.Multidimensional array
4.Dynamic class loading
5.Garbage collection
6.Multithreading
7.Object Cloning

11. CONCLUSION
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The java card adds a new platform to the world of
java.
 Java card is a significant step forward.
 Realistic threats exist also for java card.
 Off-card verification is more risky than it seems.
 Java card issuers to counter act the threats.
 Java card security is attainable.

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