PCSC Operation PCSC-enabled systems Linux USB
September 4, 2025 at 9:30 AMPC/SC over USB on Linux
Once configured to run the CCID profile / PC/SC mode, the SpringCore device is supported by the CCID driver included in the PCSCLite middleware, that provides the PC/SC middleware (pcscd daemon) for Linux and other Unix systems. Binary package are available for most platforms, and it is easy to compile everything from the source.
Notes
Always use the latest version of the driver. Old versions may not support the newest devices.
Project pages
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PCSCLite: https://pcsclite.apdu.fr/
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CCID driver: https://ccid.apdu.fr/
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PCSCLite source code on GitHub
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CCID driver source code on GitHub
Getting support
Both the CCID driver and the PCSCLite package are open source projects.
SpringCard is not involved in the development or maintenance of PCSCLite or the CCID driver.
As such, SpringCard cannot provide support on installation, configuration, or debugging of these components.
Integrators who rely on Linux for their solutions and are looking for a paid support are strongly encouraged to sponsor the project and Ludovic Rousseau, its main maintainer. See https://blog.apdu.fr/posts/2020/11/how-to-get-smart-card-support/