SpringCard.PCSC 25.22.10

.NET 6.0 This package targets .NET 6.0. The package is compatible with this framework or higher. .NET Framework 4.8 This package targets .NET Framework 4.8. The package is compatible with this framework or higher. 
dotnet add package SpringCard.PCSC --version 25.22.10
                    


                    

                
NuGet\Install-Package SpringCard.PCSC -Version 25.22.10
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package. 
<PackageReference Include="SpringCard.PCSC" Version="25.22.10" />
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package. 
<PackageVersion Include="SpringCard.PCSC" Version="25.22.10" />
                    


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<PackageReference Include="SpringCard.PCSC" />
                    


                            Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package. 
paket add SpringCard.PCSC --version 25.22.10
                    


                    

                
#r "nuget: SpringCard.PCSC, 25.22.10"
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package. 
#:package SpringCard.PCSC@25.22.10
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package. 
#addin nuget:?package=SpringCard.PCSC&version=25.22.10
                    


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#tool nuget:?package=SpringCard.PCSC&version=25.22.10
                    


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SpringCard.PCSC

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SpringCard PCSC Library - Core PCSC (Personal Computer/Smart Card) access library

📋 Table of Contents

📖 Overview

SpringCard.PCSC is the core .NET library developed by SpringCard for PCSC (Personal Computer/Smart Card) access. This library provides the fundamental functionality for communicating with smart card readers and smart cards in .NET applications.

As the foundation of the SpringCard PCSC suite, this library has been designed for reliability, performance, and ease of use. Originally developed for internal use at SpringCard, it is now available to facilitate PCSC integration across various .NET platforms.

✨ Features

Core PCSC Functionality

  • Reader Detection: Automatic detection of connected smart card readers
  • Card Communication: Read and write operations with smart cards
  • APDU Commands: Send and receive APDU (Application Protocol Data Unit) commands
  • Reader Monitoring: Track reader connection/disconnection events

Smart Card Operations

  • Card Insertion/Removal: Automatic detection of card presence
  • ATR Analysis: Parse and interpret Answer-To-Reset data
  • Protocol Selection: Support for T=0, T=1, and other protocols
  • Extended APDU: Support for extended length APDU commands

API Design

  • Simple and Intuitive: Easy-to-use API for common PCSC operations
  • Event-Driven: Asynchronous notifications for card and reader events
  • Thread-Safe: Safe for use in multi-threaded applications
  • Comprehensive: Full access to PCSC functionality

🎯 Supported Frameworks

SpringCard.PCSC supports multiple target frameworks:

  • .NET 6.0
  • .NET 10.0
  • .NET Framework 4.8

🚀 Installation

Via NuGet Package Manager

Install-Package SpringCard.PCSC

Via .NET CLI

dotnet add package SpringCard.PCSC

Via PackageReference in csproj

<PackageReference Include="SpringCard.PCSC" Version="[latest-version]" />

📚 API Documentation

For complete API documentation, please refer to the official SpringCard documentation:

📜 License

This library is licensed under SpringCard proprietary license. See LICENSE.txt for full license text.

Copyright (c) 2008-2026 SpringCard - www.springcard.com
All rights reserved

🆘 Support

For support and inquiries:

🏷️ Package Information

Property Value
Package ID SpringCard.PCSC
Author SpringCard
Copyright Copyright © SpringCard SAS, France, 2008-2026 all rights reserved

🔄 Version History

For complete version history, see the NuGet Package Page.

📝 Notes

  • This library is actively maintained by SpringCard
  • Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments (depending on target framework)
  • Designed for use with SpringCard hardware devices
  • Requires PCSC-Lite on Linux/macOS or PCSC service on Windows
  • Optimized for performance and reliability
  • Extensively tested in production environments
  • Foundation library for other SpringCard.PCSC packages

Made with care by SpringCard SAS, France

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET net6.0 is compatible.  net6.0-android was computed.  net6.0-ios was computed.  net6.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net6.0-macos was computed.  net6.0-tvos was computed.  net6.0-windows was computed.  net7.0 was computed.  net7.0-android was computed.  net7.0-ios was computed.  net7.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net7.0-macos was computed.  net7.0-tvos was computed.  net7.0-windows was computed.  net8.0 was computed.  net8.0-android was computed.  net8.0-browser was computed.  net8.0-ios was computed.  net8.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net8.0-macos was computed.  net8.0-tvos was computed.  net8.0-windows was computed.  net9.0 was computed.  net9.0-android was computed.  net9.0-browser was computed.  net9.0-ios was computed.  net9.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net9.0-macos was computed.  net9.0-tvos was computed.  net9.0-windows was computed.  net10.0 is compatible.  net10.0-android was computed.  net10.0-browser was computed.  net10.0-ios was computed.  net10.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net10.0-macos was computed.  net10.0-tvos was computed.  net10.0-windows was computed. 
.NET Framework net48 is compatible.  net481 was computed. 
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