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NXP JCOP2 J2A040 40K Java Card dual-interface EVM chip card

The NXP P60 JCOP2 J2A040 Java Smart Card is a highly secure, low-power dual-interface smart card chip. Supporting the Java Card 2.2.1 and GlobalPlatform 2.1.1 standards, and featuring a 40KB EEPROM storage capacity, it is widely utilised in applications such as financial payments, transportation ticketing, identity authentication, and enterprise access control.

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Description

Key Technical Features:

Mature Secure Operating System Platform:
Powered by the JCOP2 secure kernel, it supports Java Card 2.2.1 and GlobalPlatform 2.1.1 standards, providing a reliable application isolation and secure execution environment suitable for financial and identity-verification scenarios involving concurrent multi-application operations.

Support for Mainstream Encryption Algorithms:
Featuring a built-in hardware encryption module, it supports globally recognised encryption algorithms—such as RSA and AES—to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of transaction data.

Dual-Interface Communication Capability:
It simultaneously supports both contact (ISO/IEC 7816) and contactless (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A) interfaces, operating at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, and is compatible with mainstream POS terminals, card readers, and access control systems.

Low-Power and High-Compatibility Design:
It supports adaptive voltage levels (1.8V/3V/5V) and operates within a temperature range of -25°C to +85°C, demonstrating excellent environmental adaptability and making it ideal for embedded and industrial-grade applications.

Customizable Packaging Options:
Available in various form factors—including standard cards, PSAM cards, embedded modules, and composite cards with magnetic stripes—it also supports both blank card printing and full-colour card customisation to meet diverse deployment requirements.

Product Parameters

Parameter Category Technical Specifications
Chip Platform NXP P60 JCOP2 J2A040
Operating System Java Card 2.2.1, GlobalPlatform 2.1.1, JCOP2
Security Protocols Supports GlobalPlatform SCP01/02 Secure Channel Protocols
Encryption Algorithms RSA (1024/2048-bit), AES (128/256-bit)
Storage Capacity 40 KB EEPROM; compatible with the discontinued JCOP21-36K card
Communication Interfaces ISO/IEC 7816 (Contact), ISO/IEC 14443 Type A (Contactless)
Communication Speed Contactless: 106 kbit/s; Contact: Supports T=0/T=1 protocols
Operating Voltage 1.8V / 3V / 5V Adaptive
Operating Temperature -25°C ~ +85°C
Physical Form Factor Customizable Form Factors: Standard Card, Mini SIM, Micro SIM, Embedded Packages, etc.
Certifications CC EAL5+ (Typical), EMVCo, GlobalPlatform, PCI PTS

Product Parameters

Java Card Specs – NXP P60 JCOP2 J2A040
Material PVC, PET, PET-G, PC
Size  CR80 standard 86*54mm, customised available
Printing  Blank Card, or Customised Printing
Thickness 0.76mm, 0.81mm
Chip  NXP Jcop2 J2A040, Jcop21-40K
Interface  Contact
Communication Protocol:  T=0, T=1
Java Card Version  Java Card 2.2.2
Global Platform Version  GP 2.1.1
User Memory  40K byte
Crypto   DES/3DES/AES/RSA
Life time  >500,000 times read & write. >25 years
Certifications EMVCo, CC EAL4+
Applications  Access Management
 eGovernment (ID cards, health cards, electronic driver licenses)
 Electronic Health Card (eHC)
 Transport
 Metro Cards

Main Applications

Secure Financial Payment Medium:
As a PBOC-compliant chip, it is widely utilised in financial IC cards issued by banks, supporting both contactless “QuickPass” and contact-based transactions while ensuring the security and regulatory compliance of the payment process.

Public Transportation Ticketing Systems:
Integrated into urban bus and subway cards, it facilitates rapid entry/exit and micro-payments, having already achieved large-scale deployment across numerous cities.

Enterprise and Government Identity Authentication:
Deployed in scenarios such as employee access cards, government ID cards, and social security cards, it supports multi-application loading and access control management, thereby enhancing security oversight and control.

IoT Secure Element (SE):
Embedded within smart POS terminals, industrial equipment, and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) modules, it serves as a Root of Trust to safeguard firmware updates, remote authentication, and data encryption.

NXP Jcop2 40K J2A040 Java Card Usage scenarios

Cases

International Applications:
Deployed in Southeast Asia for electronic passport and border management card projects, providing high-security identity verification solutions.
Integrated into national ID card systems in select Middle Eastern countries, supporting the encrypted storage of biometric data and remote verification capabilities.
Utilised in campus card and e-wallet systems in various European cities, enabling integrated management of cashless payments and access control.

Domestic Applications:
Adopted by numerous commercial banks for the issuance of financial IC debit and prepaid cards, supporting UnionPay-standard contactless payment functionalities.
Serves as the core security chip within public transportation “all-in-one card” systems in various cities, facilitating cross-regional interoperability.
Employed in carrier-customised PSAM security modules deployed in POS terminals and self-service kiosks, ensuring the security of transaction keys.

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