10.3.1 Status Words

Table 10-2. Asynchronous Mode Return Status Words Definitions
SW1 SW2Meaning
$62 $00The memory is unchanged (waiting for checksum)
$67 $00The length is incorrect
$69 $00The command is unauthorized
$6B $00The address is incorrect
$6D $00The instruction code is invalid
$90 $00The command was successfully executed
These status words indicate the state of the device at the end of the command. Under normal conditions, the device sends the INS byte as the procedure byte and $90 $00 as the final status word. In certain conditions described below, the device may interrupt the command by returning a status word in place of the INS as the procedure byte.
  • The Status Word $67 $00 is returned in place of the procedure byte when the number of data bytes to be transferred is incorrect.
  • The Status Word $69 $00 is returned in place of the procedure byte after read/write commands if the host is not allowed to read or write at the address provided. It is also returned after a password command if the maximum number of attempts has been exceeded. The device will return $69 $00 as a final status word, in place of $90 $00, if the password presentation failed.
  • The Status Word $6B $00 is returned in place of the procedure byte if the address is incorrect.
  • The Status Word $6D $00 is returned in place of the procedure byte if the INS code received is not supported.