Skip to content
B38CR DF Desfire FIDO High Frequency Smart Cards
For Logical and Digital Authentication

B38CR DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card for sale

B38CR DF Desfire FIDO

  • Part Number: B38CR/DF (epass)
  • Chip: NXP P71
  • FIDO Application
  • Desfire EV2 4K Application
  • Contact(ISO 7816)
  • Contact(ISO 14443)
  • User NVM Size: 28K
  • User RAM size: 2.9K

High-frequency B38CR DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card for physical and logical access

The B38CR DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card is a high-security dual-interface smart card designed for modern strong authentication, passwordless login, and secure physical & logical access control. Built on certified secure hardware and compliant with international standards, it enables enterprises and government organizations to deploy FIDO2, PKI (PIV), and DESFire EV2 authentication within a single card.

Secure B38CR/DF (epass) FIDO2, PKI & DESFire EV2 Smart Card for Strong Authentication

Marketed by AFTINDIA, the B38CR/DF (epass) FIDO is ideal for zero-trust environments, identity and access management (IAM), and converged physical-digital security systems.

The AFTINDIA B38CR is a high-security, dual-interface smart card (form factor: credit card size) designed for, among other things, FIDO2/FIDO U2F authentication, PKI (PIV), and physical access control. 

Key Features and Specifications:

  • Interfaces: Supports both contact (ISO 7816) and contactless (ISO 14443 / NFC) communication.
  • Capabilities: FIDO2, FIDO U2F, PKI (PIV), and optional DESFire EV2 (for physical access).
  • Security & Certification: Built on NXP P71 secure hardware, typically featuring CC EAL6+ or CC EAL5+ / FIPS 140-2 certification.
  • Algorithms: Supports RSA 2048/4096, AES, SHA-1/256/384/512, ECC, and 3DES.
  • Use Cases: Ideal for enterprise identity management (Azure AD, Google Workspace, Okta), digital signature, and secured physical access (Mifare/Desfire readers). 

Variants:

  • B38CR/DF: Includes FIDO2, PKI, and DESFire.
  • B38CR/DP: FIDO2 and PIV focused.
  • B38CR/PF: FIDO2 and PKI focused. 

It is commonly used as a corporate Smart ID card that combines logical and physical access functionalities. 


Key Benefits of B38CR DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card

  • Passwordless Authentication using FIDO2 and U2F
  • Combined Logical & Physical Access in one secure credential
  • High Interoperability across IT systems, access readers, and NFC devices
  • Certified Secure Element with enterprise-grade cryptography
  • Future-Ready Smart Card supporting modern IAM architectures

Supported Applications & Protocols

The B38CR/DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card integrates multiple authentication technologies:

  • FIDO2 / FIDO U2F – Passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication
  • PKI / PIV – Certificate-based identity and digital signatures
  • DESFire EV2 (4K) – Secure contactless physical access control
  • MIFARE & NFC – High-frequency 13.56 MHz contactless operation

This multi-application capability reduces the need for multiple credentials, improving both security and user experience.


Technical Specifications

Smart Card Platform

  • Part Number: B38CR/DF
  • Chipset: NXP P71
  • Interface: Dual Interface – Contact (ISO/IEC 7816) & Contactless (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A)
  • Frequency: 13.56 MHz

Memory & Performance

  • User NVM: 28 KB
  • User RAM: 2.9 KB
  • Java Card™: Version 3.0.4
  • GlobalPlatform: 2.1.1

Security Certifications

  • Chip Certification: CC EAL5+ / EAL6+
  • OS Certification: CC EAL5+ / FIPS 140-2 Level 3 (variant dependent)

Supported Cryptographic Algorithms

  • RSA: 2048 / 4096
  • ECC
  • AES
  • SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
  • 3DES (ECB, CBC)

These algorithms ensure compliance with global cybersecurity and government security frameworks.


Use Cases & Industry Applications

The B38CR/DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card is widely used across:

  • Enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Government & e-ID Projects
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Secure Corporate Login (Windows, VPN, Cloud Apps)
  • Physical Access Control Systems
  • Zero Trust & Passwordless Authentication Deployments

Why Choose B38CR DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card?

  • One card for FIDO authentication, PKI identity, and DESFire access
  • Eliminates password-based security risks
  • Reduces credential management costs
  • Globally compliant with ISO/IEC standards
  • Proven reliability for large-scale enterprise rollouts

Request Pricing or Technical Datasheet

For bulk pricing, integration guidance, or compliance documentation for the B38CR/DF epass FIDO Smart Card, contact our sales or technical team.

Comparison Table – B38CR DF vs Other FIDO Smart Cards

FeatureB38CR/DF epass FIDOStandard FIDO Smart CardFIDO USB Security Key
FIDO2 / U2FYesYesYes
PKI / PIVYesLimitedNo
DESFire EV2YesNoNo
Physical AccessYesLimitedNo
InterfaceContact + ContactlessContact or ContactlessUSB
Secure ElementNXP P71 (CC EAL5+/6+)Mid-rangeVariable
Multi-ApplicationYesLimitedNo

AFT INDIA Products

B38CR DF Desfire FIDO Smart Card | FIDO2 PKI Secure Access