Version: 6.8
Release date: 2026-09-23
Main new features
Some of the main new features with this release:
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DESFire - SAM: Unlock authentication is implemented to get access to necessary SAM commands
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The DirectShow/VfW-based webcam support is removed and replaced with the WDM/UVC webcam support
ActiveX deprecated
The ActiveX interface is deprecated. Although it is still used, it is not recommended to integrate Card SDK via ActiveX. The ActiveX components are no longer maintained and will eventually be deleted from the project. Technical Support for this interface is no longer available.
SOAP-API deprecated
Starting with Card SDK 6.3 the SOAP-API will be deprecated. The interface is still available but will no longer be maintained or updated. Technical Support for this interface will no longer be available.
Features
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JIRA ticket number |
Description |
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SDK-1261 |
DESFire - SAM: Unlock authentication is implemented to get access to necessary SAM commands. Derived Unlock keys are not supported. |
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SDK-1263 |
Visual C++ runtime files and Visual C++ 2015-2026 Redistributable are updated. |
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SDK-1268 |
Capture Component: The DirectShow/VfW-based webcam support is removed and replaced with the WDM/UVC webcam support based on the Microsoft Media Foundation. |
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SDK-1270 |
Library update. |
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SDK-1272 |
OpenSSL: OpenSSL error messages are improved to give a better understanding of the issue. The OpenSSL message is now combined with our fallback error messages to deliver a better understanding. |
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SDK-1277 |
Encoding: Support for the 3M passport reader AT9000 MK2 is removed, which is EOL for some time now. |
Corrected bugs
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JIRA ticket no |
Description |
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SDK-1262 |
Support for writing upper/lower data nibbles is implemented for DESFire. |
Contact information and support
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