> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verifone.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verifone.com/hardware-products/hardware/android-devices/carbon-series/carbon-10/carbon-10-installation-guide/device-overview.md). # Device Overview This chapter provides a brief description of the Carbon 10 system, a modular merchant- and consumer-facing device, enabling use as a handheld or stand-mounted payment solution. ## Features and Benefits Carbon 10 provides magnetic-stripe card reader (MSR), smart card (SC) and contactless (CTLS) payment processing with a 5-inch (12.7 cm) color TFT capacitive touch panel LCD screen, integrated with a 10 inch (25.4 cm) tablet. The Printer Stand provides additional expansion options (such as a bar code scanner and weighing scale), connectivity features (USB, Ethernet and Cash Drawer) as well as power charging and an embedded internal thermal printer (ITP). {% hint style="info" %} Verifone ships variants of the Carbon 10 system for different markets. Your device may have different features described in this section. {% endhint %} ### Device Connectivity * 1 micro SD slot * 1 micro USB 2.0 OTG (can be used for charging) * 1 audio jack * Service ports ### Stand Connectivity {% hint style="info" %} You can find the Carbon 10 service ports on the lower right area behind the 5-inch screen. The Printer Stand ports are accessible from the underside of the unit, while the tablet ports and slots are on the sides of the lower right corner. {% endhint %} * 4 USB 2.0 Host ports * 1 Ethernet RJ45 * 1 Mod 12 (cash drawer) * Power * Service port ### Performance **Consumer Display:** * 512 MB SDRAM and 512 MB Flash memory * 5-inch color TFT display capacitive touch panel LCD (854 x 480) * Software-controlled backlight * Integrated speaker **Merchant Tablet:** * 1 GB SDRAM and 16 GB Flash for System * 10-inch color TFT display capacitive touch panel LCD (1280 x 800) * Barcode scanning enabled for front and rear cameras * Provides power and data to Carbon 10 unit * Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled * Integrated speakers **Printer Stand:** * USB 2.0 high-speed connections * Bluetooth enabled * Provides ETH and Wi-Fi to connectivity to broadband router * Provides power and data to Carbon 10 + Merchant Tablet unit * Cash Drawer interface * Integrated Thermal Printer ### Security * PCI PTS POI v4.x approved for debit and other PIN-based transactions * EMV L1 Type Approval (contact and contactless) * Tamper-resistant construction, TLS protocols, and VeriShield file authentication * Supports VeriShield Protect encryption implementations. ### Exceptional Ease of Use * Capacitive touch-screen UI access for merchant and customer. * Signature capture screen capability. * The contactless (CTLS) functionality offers a convenient payment option for consumers. * The triple-track, high-coercivity card reader handles most magnetic stripe cards. * EMV card reader ensures secure payment option. * Large (5-inch for customers, 10-inch for merchants) LCD displays simplify training and reduce help desk calls. * The multiple font-capable optional thermal printer simplifies paper loading and reduces paper jams. Uses 80 mm wide x 80 mm diameter paper rolls, prints at 110 mm/sec. ### Modular Countertop Performance * The 32-bit processing and multi-tasking capabilities ensures fast processing of payment, payment-related, and value-added applications. * Exceptional displays and optional printer graphics-handling capabilities that quickly render logos, graphical fonts, and character-based languages. * The Carbon 10 ensures uncompromising reliability from Verifone, the worldwide leader in e-payment. ### True Multi-Application Capability * The Carbon 10 offers 512 MB flash and 512 MB of dynamic memory allocation for the consumer terminal and 1GB of SDRAM, 16GB of Flash for System for the merchant tablet, which supports multiple applications on each side. * The primary smart card reader and the MSAMs safeguard sensitive financial data and support multiple smart card schemes. * Carbon 10 units are certified for ISO 7816-1 and ISO 7816-2 standards for smart card solutions, as well as ISO 14443 type A & B and ISO 18092 standards for CTLS operations. * The VeriShield security architecture meets published specifications for PCI PTS POI and provides sophisticated file authentication to prevent execution of unauthorized software on Carbon 10 devices. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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