The Duolabs CAS Interface 3+ (CAS3+) is an updated USB device that replaces the CAS3, offering expanded SmartCard programming capabilities over its predecessor the CAS2+. In addition to CAM management, it enables programming of multiple SmartCard types and handles J-Tag, ISP, and I2C management via its USB port.

The device operates at USB full-speed (12 Mbit), runs an internal clock at 48 MHz, and requires no external power supply. It includes full PCMCIA connectivity and comes with the CAS Studio GUI for user-friendly operation.

Key Features

• USB full-speed connectivity at 12 Mbit
• 48 MHz internal clock speed
• External 20-pin connection
• Full PCMCIA connectivity
• J-Tag, ISP, and I2C management via USB
• Multi-type SmartCard programming (expanded over CAS2+)
• Full support for next-generation wireless devices
• CAS Studio user-friendly GUI included
• Bus-powered — no external power supply required

Product Benefits

• No external power supply needed — the device draws power entirely from the USB port, keeping the setup tidy
• The CAS Studio GUI simplifies CAM and SmartCard management without requiring command-line knowledge
• J-Tag, ISP, and I2C support covers a wide range of embedded programming and diagnostic tasks
• Replacing the CAS3, the CAS3+ brings extended SmartCard type support for greater compatibility

Technical Specifications

• Model: CAS Interface 3+ (CAS3+)
• Brand: Duolabs
• USB speed: Full-speed, 12 Mbit
• Internal clock speed: 48 MHz
• External connection: 20-pin
• PCMCIA connectivity: Full
• Power supply: Bus-powered via USB (no external supply required)
• Supported CAMs: Diablo CAM; Magic Cam, Matrix Cam, Matrix Revolution, Matrix Reloaded, Matrix Reborn; Joker Cam, Zeta Cam; Dragon Cam; X-Cam (ANGEL and ORION chipsets); GigaCAM (Smit chipsets)
• Supported SmartCard / functions: DreamBox 56xx and 7000 series boot repair; Sidsa embedded chip Set-Top-Box programming; Cam Explorer; Sim Editor; Wincrypt; Various Utilities
• In the box: 1 × CAS Interface 3+ device, 1 × 20-pin female cable (30 cm), 1 × Dummy Card

Why You'll Love It

• The kit includes a 20-pin female cable and dummy card, covering the most common connection scenarios out of the box
• Bus-powered operation means one fewer cable and no desk clutter from an additional power adaptor
• The CAS Studio GUI is designed for ease of use, making programming and CAM management accessible without specialist software knowledge
• Broad CAM compatibility across multiple brands keeps this device useful across a wide range of conditional access scenarios