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4.1 PIV Card Physical Characteristics

NIST PIV and digital identity FIPS 201-3 against FIPS 201-2
All changes in this version
modified 4 PIV Front-End Subsystem part of 4

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PIV Card Physical Characteristics

Control changed

Before · FIPS 201-2

References to the PIV Card in this section pertain to the physical characteristics only. References to the front of the card apply to the side of the card that contains the electronic contacts; references to the back of the card apply to the opposite side from the front side.

The PIV Card’s physical appearance and other characteristics should balance the need to have the PIV Card commonly recognized as a Federal identification card while providing the flexibility to support individual department and agency requirements. Having a common look for PIV Cards is important in meeting the objectives of improved security and interoperability. In support of these objectives, consistent placement of printed components and technology is generally necessary.

The PIV Card shall comply with physical characteristics as described in International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 7810 [ISO7810], ISO/IEC 10373 [ISO10373], ISO/IEC 7816 for contact cards [ISO7816], and ISO/IEC 14443 for contactless cards [ISO14443].

After · FIPS 201-3

References to the PIV Card in this section pertain to theits physical characteristics only. References to the front of the card apply to the side of the card that contains the electronic contacts;. referencesReferences to the back of the card apply to the opposite side fromopposite the front side.

The PIV Card’s physical appearance and other characteristics should balance the need to have the PIV Card commonly recognized as a Federalfederal identification card while providing the flexibility to support individual department and agency requirements. Having a common look for PIV Cards is important in meeting the objectives of improved security and interoperability. In support of these objectives, consistent placement of printed components and technology is generally necessary.

The PIV Card shallSHALL comply with the physical characteristics as described in International Organization for Standardization ([ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 7810 [ISO7810], [ISO/IEC 10373 [ISO10373], and [ISO/IEC 7816] for contact cards [ISO7816],in andaddition to [ISO/IEC 14443] for contactless cards [ISO14443].