Employee & Membership Contact Smart Card | SLE4442 / SLE4428 ISO 7816
Cost-Effective ISO 7816 Contact Memory Card for Employee ID, Membership, Attendance & Internal Record Management
The Employee / Member Basic Card is a reliable, low-cost contact smart card built on ISO/IEC 7816 standards. Designed for employee identification, attendance tracking, membership management and controlled-environment access, it offers broad reader compatibility and straightforward personalization at volume-friendly pricing.
- 🗄️Reliable Data Storage
- 🔐Password Protection
- 🔗Easy System Integration
- 📊Low-Cost Deployment
Built for Reliability, Simplicity and Value
- ISO/IEC 7816 contact interface — globally proven standard
- Up to 100,000 write cycles for long-term daily use
- Data retention up to 10 years without power
- Stable operation in offices, factories and controlled environments
- Compatible with the majority of existing ISO 7816 contact readers
- Works with legacy attendance and membership management systems
- Fast card personalization: printing, serial number and barcode
- Optional magnetic stripe for mixed-infrastructure environments
- Lower unit cost than CPU or dual-interface cards
- Tiered volume pricing from 1,000 pcs upward
- PVC / PET / ABS material options to match budget and durability needs
- Practical step up from barcode or magnetic stripe without reader replacement
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Card Type | Contact Memory IC Card (ISO 7816 Contact Interface) |
| Interface | ISO/IEC 7816 contact interface |
| Communication | Chip-dependent synchronous memory card protocol |
| Chip Options | SLE4442 / SLE4428 or equivalent |
| Memory Capacity | 256 Bytes EEPROM, typical SLE4442-compatible / 1 KByte EEPROM, typical SLE4428-compatible |
| Security | Basic PIN / protected memory depending on chip type |
| Material | PVC / PET / ABS |
| Card Size | CR80, 85.6 × 54 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm standard |
| Write Endurance | Up to 100,000 cycles |
| Data Retention | Up to 10 years |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C typical |
| Personalization | Printing, serial number, barcode, magnetic stripe optional |
| Finish | Glossy / Matte / Frosted |
Indicative Price Range
| Quantity | Unit Price (USD / pc) |
|---|---|
| 50 – 499 pcs | From US$0.36 |
| 500 – 999 pcs | From US$0.32 |
| 1,000 – 1,999 pcs | From US$0.28 |
| 2,000+ pcs | Contact us for bulk pricing |
Prices are indicative for standard SLE4442-compatible contact memory cards. Final pricing depends on chip type, card material, printing, magnetic stripe, encoding, personalization and order quantity.
Why Organizations Choose This Card
Works with Existing Infrastructure
ISO/IEC 7816 compliance ensures compatibility with most deployed contact card readers — no hardware replacement required when upgrading from barcode or magnetic stripe systems.
Fast, Flexible Personalization
Cards can be personalized with full-color printing, serial numbers, barcodes and optional magnetic stripes — making issuance and re-issuance straightforward for any card program.
Low Maintenance, Mature Technology
Contact memory card technology is proven, battery-free and requires no firmware updates. Dependable day-to-day operation with minimal IT overhead for HR and facility teams.
Volume-Friendly Pricing Structure
Tiered pricing from 1,000 pcs supports both pilot programs and large-scale rollouts. A practical cost-per-card reduction path as order volumes grow across departments or sites.
Recommended Application Scenarios
Employee ID & Attendance
Staff identification and time tracking in offices, factories and business facilities.
- Reliable read accuracy at fixed workstations
- Supports serial number and barcode printing
- Affordable per-card cost for large staff programs
Club / Membership Services
Member identification and access to services, benefits and loyalty programs.
- Easy member identification at service counters
- Low replacement cost for high-turnover programs
- Supports simple stored-value member data
Library / Campus Member Card
Borrowing, room access and campus services with structured member data.
- Reusable card issuance across academic terms
- Structured user data storage on chip
- Compatible with card-based circulation systems
Warehouse / Staff Record Management
Staff access, task tracking and internal records at fixed reader workstations.
- Durable for daily routine use in logistics environments
- Stable data handling with contact reader stations
- Compatible with fixed contact reader infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What chip options are available, and what are the key technical differences?
The card is available with SLE4442 (256 bytes memory) or SLE4428 (1 KB memory) chips, or equivalent alternatives. Both use the ISO/IEC 7816 contact interface, support up to 100,000 write cycles and retain data for up to 10 years. The SLE4442 includes a basic PIN protection mechanism, while the SLE4428 offers a larger memory capacity suited to applications that store more structured user data.
Is this card compatible with our existing contact card readers and management software?
Yes. The card complies with ISO/IEC 7816, the globally adopted standard for contact smart cards. It is compatible with the vast majority of contact card readers used in access control, attendance and membership systems — including those from major manufacturers. No reader replacement is typically required when transitioning from barcode or magnetic stripe cards, making it a low-disruption upgrade path.
What types of organizations and use cases is this card best suited for?
This card is widely deployed by factories, corporate offices, clubs, gyms, libraries, campuses and warehouses. Core use cases include employee ID and attendance tracking at fixed reader workstations, club and gym membership identification, library borrowing and campus room access, and internal staff record management in controlled environments. It is particularly well suited to programs where reader stations are fixed, card volumes are high and per-card cost is a key decision factor.
What is the minimum order quantity, and what customization options are available?
CedaGlo supports volume orders from 1,000 pcs, with tiered pricing at 1,000–9,999 pcs, 10,000–99,999 pcs and 100,000+ pcs. Cards can be customized with full-color offset or digital printing, sequential serial numbers, barcodes and optional magnetic stripes. Chip type (SLE4442 or SLE4428), card material (PVC / PET / ABS) and surface finish (glossy, matte or frosted) are all selectable. Contact the CedaGlo team for a sample request or project-specific quotation.
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