ACR122L – Communication Protocol
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3.0. Communication between the host and contactless
interface, SAM and peripherals
The contactless interface and peripherals are accessed through the use of pseudo-APDUs.
The SAM interface is accessed through the use of standard APDUs.
Figure 1
: Communication Flowchart of ACR122L
Serial
Interface
(CCID-like
protocol)
ISO 7816 Parts 1-3
+
T=0 SAM Interfaces
Contactless
Interface
SAM 1
Contactless Tag
(Built-in Antenna)
Host
ACR122L
PCSC Layer
Peripherals
SAM 3
SAM 2
RF
Interface