Product Type | Expansion Module |
Device Compatibility | Durabook R8 Rugged Tablet |
Designed For | Secure Smart Card Authentication |
Mounting | Factory-installed (Integrated Expansion Module) |
Modular Design | Yes |
Form Factor | Integrated Modular Accessory |
Power Source | Powered via tablet interface |
Use Case | Government, Military, Enterprise Security |
Durabook R8 Expansion Module – Smart Card Reader (DESR8X)
Key Benefits

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- Enhances security by providing hardware-level smart card authentication on Durabook R8 devices.
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government and federally regulated procurements.
- Factory integration preserves ruggedness and portability without aftermarket modification.
Product Overview
The Durabook R8 Smart Card Reader Expansion Module (DESR8X) is designed for secure identity verification on rugged R8 tablets. It is a factory-installed module that adds smart card authentication capabilities, making it ideal for government and enterprise environments. TAA-compliant and manufactured in Taiwan, it supports secure deployment in regulated industries. With a modular design engineered for seamless integration, it ensures reliability and rugged performance without compromising the tablet’s form factor.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Industry Certifications | ISO/IEC 7816, PC/SC, CCID |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Type | Smart Card-based multi-factor authentication |
Secure Identity Verification | Yes |
Supported Standards | FIPS 201, ISO/IEC 7816 |
Tamper Resistance | Supported through physical smart card interface |
Use in CAC Environments | Yes (Common Access Card compatible) |
Access Control Integration | Can be integrated into Windows and enterprise login systems |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Smart Card Reader |
Connection Interface | Direct connection to R8 internal expansion port |
Supported Card Types | ISO/IEC 7816 compliant Smart Cards (T=0, T=1) |
Smart Card Protocol Support | PC/SC, CCID |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 344 Kbps |
Smart Card Insertion Cycles | Minimum 100,000 cycles |
Slot Type | Full-size Smart Card Slot |
Physical & Environmental
Installation Method | Factory-installed during tablet configuration |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% – 95% (non-condensing) |
Durability | Rugged; inherits R8 MIL-STD-810H compliance |
Shock and Vibration Resistance | Compliant via device housing (MIL-STD-810H standard) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Integration | Uses R8 tablet's system for authentication access control |
Licensing Requirements | No additional licensing required |
Management Interface | Accessible via host OS middleware |