FIME has announced that its EMV RF test tool, which incorporates the Keysight Technologies contactless test system, has become the first tool to achieve EMVCo qualification for Level 1 PCD analog testing on contactless terminals.

The tool confirms that the communication between the terminal and a contactless card, or near field communication-enabled smartphone, meets EMVCo's EMV Specification 2.3 requirements, according to a press release.

The test tool is used by manufacturers throughout the development cycle to ensure that their hardware aligns with the EMV specifications. This helps save time and money by mitigating the risk of failure during the final certification stage, FIME said.

The tool uses an automatic positioning robot to further reduce certification time. FIME provides tailored support services and training on the use of the RF test tool, and on the EMVCo specifications, according to the release.

"Our partnership with Keysight Technologies has enabled us to be the first to support the market with qualified Level 1 PCD analogue testing," said FIME CEO Pascal le Ray. "This functionality is more important than ever as contactless rolls out worldwide, mPOS innovation continues and solutions like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay become more widespread."