What's Inside a Credit Card Chip and How It Works?
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Credit cards are something most of us use almost every day, but hidden beneath that tiny gold square is a remarkably sophisticated computer. In this video, we explore what is really inside a credit card chip, how it works, and why it became one of the biggest breakthroughs in payment security. What's Inside a Credit Card Chip and How It Works? | Simple Things Surprising Histories This documentary style episode from Simple Things Surprising Histories explores the fascinating history of smart cards, the invention of the credit card chip, and the hidden technology that protects billions of financial transactions every day. Topics covered in this video: • What is inside a credit card chip • Why the gold square is not the actual silicon chip • How a smart card works • The history of the smart card • Roland Moreno and the invention of the smart card • How a credit card chip is powered without a battery • The CPU, ROM, RAM, and secure memory inside the chip • What dynamic authentication me
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