Datakey Mini-Bar: The World’s Smallest Crypto Ignition Key

Unique design of Mini-Bar receptacles allows them to be integrated into the corner of a housing.

A Mini-Bar memory token and a Mini-Bar receptacle.
A Mini-Bar memory token and a Mini-Bar receptacle.
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Recently, ATEK Access Technologies (EDEN PRAIRIE, MN) announced the availability of its Datakey Mini-Bar series, a compact portable memory system designed for Crypto Ignition Key (CIK) applications.

The Datakey Mini-Bar series provides a portable memory device used as a credential to enable or disable cryptographic equipment.

Features & Benefits:

  • Measures 21 mm x 15 mm and is slightly larger than a microSD card
  • Offers 16 Kbit and 256 Kbit serial EEPROM options with SPI or I²C interfaces
  • Includes forthcoming models using secure memory ICs
  • Supports customized tokens using customer-specified ICs
  • Uses a receptacle design that allows corner integration to reduce internal enclosure volume
  • Provides two receptacle styles:
    • MBRHN receptacle with an 8-pin header connector, measuring 16.3 mm x 15.8 mm x 13.7 mm
    • MBRFN receptacle with seven flat targets, measuring 16.3 mm x 15.8 mm x 9.1 mm, designed for FFC/FPC interface boards
  • Offers receptacles with or without adhesive gaskets
  • Achieves IP67 sealing when properly mounted
  • Maintains slide-in/slide-out operation and MIL-STD-810 environmental performance

Compliance & Suitability:

  • Meets MIL-STD-810 environmental specifications
  • Suitable for cryptographic devices requiring portable or embedded removable memory
  • Suitable for embedded systems using removable memory for access control or data transfer

For more information, visit the ATEK Access Technologies webpage.

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