Description
The Bus Pirate 5 SIM & Smart IC Adapter provides ready-made connections for examining and communicating with supported SIM cards and smart cards during authorised security testing, hardware research and education. It connects to a Bus Pirate 5 through its IO header and provides sockets for mini, micro and nano SIM cards, plus a KF-011C socket for most ISO 7816-3 smart cards.
Key features
- Supports mini, micro and nano SIM cards.
- KF-011C socket for most ISO 7816-3 smart cards.
- SLE4442 cards, including passcode-protected cards, through 2-Wire protocol mode.
- 24C02, 24C04, 24C08 and 24C16 EEPROM cards through I2C protocol mode.
- Bank cards, ID cards and other compatible smart cards through Half-Duplex UART mode.
- Onboard LED indicates smart-card recognition.
- Switches provide selectable VCC and ground connections for the socket.
Technical details
- Designed for Bus Pirate 5.
- Smart-card connections include I/O, clock, reset, VPP, VCC and ground.
- Supports standard connections through Bus Pirate Vout and GND, with alternative VCC and ground routing through IO4 and IO5.
- Bus Pirate documentation lists 3.3 V operation for most SIM cards and 5 V connections for certain smart-card examples. Check the card requirements before applying power.
Compatibility and setup
The adapter connects directly to the Bus Pirate 5 IO header. Use the Bus Pirate firmware modes documented for the card type, including HDPLXUART, I2C and 2-Wire. The Bus Pirate 5 and the card under test are required and are not included with this adapter.
Buying in the UK and EU
RedKit Labs lists prices in GBP, EUR and USD, with VAT handled at checkout. Use only with cards and systems for which you have permission, and review applicable laws and organisational policies before testing payment, identity or telecommunications cards.
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