Smart card interface for terminal and reader designs
The 73S8014BN-IL/F is a smart card interface IC from the 73S8014 series, designed to handle the electrical interfacing between a system microcontroller and a smart card. It integrates the level shifting, current limiting, and card-detect logic needed for a point-of-sale terminal, access control reader, or set-top box conditional-access module. The part is listed as active in production, so it remains a current BOM line for new builds and field spares alike.
Sourcing and lifecycle reality
The product status is Active, meaning the manufacturer continues to support this order code with regular production. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is indicated in the available records. For a BOM freeze or a repair-stock commitment, this part is not under a PCN watch for discontinuation.
