smartcard - Javacards IDE, and JCOP tools for eclipse unavailable to download

Question

I'm starting to develop in JavaCard (more specifically JavaCard 2.2.2).

I'm searching for tools to develop in JavaCard. I want an IDE that incorporates both an emulator and a debugger. The eclipse plugin JCOP tools from IBM seems to do that, but for some reason I can't find it online. Some forums point to the link http://www.zurich.ibm.com/jcop/download/eclipse/, but this link no longer works...

Anyone knows what's going on? Have JCOP tools been discontinued? If so, can anyone suggest another IDE capable of those features?

Answer 1

JCOP tools is no longer maintained by IBM. All support activities related to the JCOP operating system were handed over to NXP in 2007 (?). You might be able to get further information from NXP directly ([email protected]), but don't expect them to respond if your request is not backed by a real business case.

The toolchains for Java Card development (various versions) is available directly from Oracle (through their website). The toolchain can be used from the commandline and also supports ANT tasks. For upload to real cards, you can use open Global Platform tools (e.g. GPShell).