Smartcard interface IC with ESD protection 26 November 2008 New from Maxim is the DS8024, a low-cost, smartcard interface IC designed for all ISO 7816, EMV and GSM 11.11 applications. A complete, industry-standard interface for robust smartcard communication, this device performs level translation between a host microcontroller and a 5 V or 3 V smartcard. It provides ±8 kV ESD (IEC) protectio...