4.1.3 Physical Characteristics and Durability
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Physical Characteristics and Durability
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Before · FIPS 201-2
The following list describes the physical requirements for the PIV Card.
• The PIV Card shall contain a contact and a contactless ICC interface.
• The card body shall be white in accordance with color representation in Section 4.1.5. Only a security feature, as described in Section 4.1.2, may modify the perceived color slightly. Presence of a security feature shall not prevent the recognition of white as the principal card body color by a person with normal vision (corrected or uncorrected) at a working distance of 50 cm to 200 cm.
• The card body structure shall consist of card material(s) that satisfy the card characteristics in [ISO7810] and test methods in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 322 [ANSI322]. Although the [ANSI322] test methods do not currently specify compliance requirements, the tests shall be used to evaluate card material durability and performance. The [ANSI322] tests minimally shall include card flexure, static stress, plasticizer exposure, impact resistance, card structural integrity, surface abrasion, temperature and humidity-induced dye migration, ultraviolet light exposure, and a laundry test. Cards shall not malfunction or delaminate after hand cleaning with a mild soap and water mixture.
• The card shall be subjected to actual, concentrated, or artificial sunlight to appropriately reflect 2000 hours of southwestern United States’ sunlight exposure in accordance with [ISO10373], Section 5.12. Concentrated sunlight exposure shall be performed in accordance with [G90-98] and accelerated exposure in accordance with [G155-00]. After exposure, the card shall be subjected to the [ISO10373] dynamic bending test and shall have no visible cracks or failures. Alternatively, the card may be subjected to the [ANSI322] tests for ultraviolet and daylight fading resistance and subjected to the same [ISO10373] dynamic bending test.
• There are methods by which proper card orientation can be indicated. Section 4.1.4.3, for example, defines Zones 21F and 22F, where card orientation features may be applied. 19 Note: If an agency determines that tactilely discernible markers for PIV Cards imposes an undue burden, the agency must implement policies and procedures to accommodate employees and contractors with disabilities in accordance with Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• The card shall be 27- to 33-mil thick (before lamination) in accordance with [ISO7810].
• The PIV Card shall not be embossed.
• Decals shall not be adhered to the card.
19 For some individuals, the contact surface for the ICC may be sufficient for determining the orientation of the card.
• Departments and agencies may choose to punch an opening in the card body to enable the card to be oriented by touch or to be worn on a lanyard. Departments and agencies should ensure such alterations are closely coordinated with the card vendor and/or manufacturer to ensure the card material integrity and printing process is not adversely impacted. Departments and agencies are strongly encouraged to ensure such alterations do not—
– compromise card body durability requirements and characteristics;
– invalidate card manufacturer warranties or other product claims;
– alter or interfere with printed information, including the photo; or
– damage or interfere with machine-readable technology, such as the embedded antenna.
• The card material shall withstand the effects of temperatures required by the application of a polyester laminate on one or both sides of the card by commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment. The thickness added due to a laminate layer shall not interfere with the smart card reader operation. The card material shall allow production of a flat card in accordance with [ISO7810] after lamination of one or both sides of the card.
The PIV Card may be subjected to additional testing.
After · FIPS 201-3
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