HID Technology Card Guide
HID technology cards enable users to seamlessly manage multiple applications and migration projects through a single credential containing diverse technologies.
High Frequency
13.56 MHz read/write iCLASS®, MIFARE®, and DESFire® contactless smart card technology is available in various combinations with low frequency, magnetic stripe, and contact smart chip modules.
The technology card supports multiple frequencies and technologies, including:
- High Frequency (13.56 MHz): iCLASS®, MIFARE®, DESFire®
- Low Frequency
- Magstripe/Wiegand
- Contact Chip
Low Frequency
Gensane HID® cards are designed to work with the large installed base of HID Prox and Indala proximity readers.
Magstripe/Wiegand
A magnetic or Wiegand stripe can be added to maintain functionality with legacy access control, time and attendance, and vending systems. Wiegand is not available on all combinations; please refer to the HTOG for details.
Contact Chip
Crescendo® cards include a wide variety of contactless technologies, paired with an industry-standard contact chip, to integrate with physical and logical access control solutions out-of-the-box. HID Global can also embed a wide range of commercially available contact chips.
