The SCR243 PCMCIA smart card reader allows comfortable working without any interfering cables and with that is ideal for mobile users. The patented design fits effortlessly into a standard PCMCIA Type II slot and offers an easy smart card insertion mechanism for your convenience.<br /><br />The SCR243 PCMCIA smart card reader provides secure access to sensitive data; it can be used for secure online banking, e-Mail encryption as well as digital signatures. The EMV certification recommends the reader especially for applications with banking or credit cards.<br /><br />This PCMCIA smart card reader is based on SCM’s STC II controller chip that supports multiple interfaces, multiple reader devices and all relevant security standards. The STC II chip was the industry’s first to offer On-board Flash, allowing future firmware and application enhancements.<br /><br />**The SCR243 is a replacement model for the SCR241 and SCR201 smart card readers**