Maxim's iButton? devices employ hacker-proof security in a robust, wear-tested package that delivers the lowest cost of ownership. iButton contact and contactless credentials are discussed, including ISO 14443B- and ISO 15693-based RFID cards for security access control and eCash applications.
iButton keys—durable, secure access control for harsh environments
The incredibly durable iButton? electronic key affords the lowest cost of ownership of any access key on the market. Made of virtually indestructible stainless steel, an iButton key’s typical service life is at least 10 years, easily outlasting all card-based competitors. The rugged design is naturally suited to rough everyday use, as well as industrial and hazardous environments. iButton keys can be integrated into any typical electronic access-control system. From a simple, unique identifier to a sophisticated security credential based on anticloning techniques that utilize mutual authentication, iButton access-control tokens span the entire product spectrum.