Abstract: An encoding device, particularly for use with integrated circuit cards, includes a plurality of electrically conducting elements, each connecting at least two points of a printed circuit and adapted to be interrupted between these two points so as to establish a digital code condition according to whether they are interrupted or not interrupted. A plurality of conductor elements are incorporated in a body made from an electrically insulating material in a way to form an encoding component. The body includes a cutout, corresponding to each conducting element, being opened towards an exterior of the component and traversed by the corresponding conducting element thus the exterior accessible portion of this element forms a rupture zone allowing the programming of the element.