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ROM masked Java Card applet
Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 11:13 pm
by trgorce
Could anybody tell me the advantages and disadvantages of ROM masked Java Card applet? What about the EEPROM installed applet?
Re: ROM masked Java Card applet
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 2:28 am
by popmun09
For ROM masked applet, it is always on the card and cannot be deleted. This means you can not use EEPROM for code. This also means you need to get the applet right as you cannot update the card.
Re: ROM masked Java Card applet
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 3:06 am
by trgorce
Thank you for your quick answer!
And what do you think of EEPROM installed applet? Is it better than ROM masked applet?
Re: ROM masked Java Card applet
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 3:22 am
by popmun09
trgorce wrote:Thank you for your quick answer!
And what do you think of EEPROM installed applet? Is it better than ROM masked applet?
Getting the relationship with the card manufacturer to get an applet masked can take some time along with the process of having the mask created etc. EEPROM is quicker and easier in this respect. Also masked applets can affect any certification/verification you card platform goes through.