The ACR40U-A1 is a compact, high-speed USB contact smart card reader designed for security, versatility, and ease of use. With seamless plug-and-play connectivity and broad OS compatibility, it supports a wide range of ISO 7816 smart cards and memory cards, making it ideal for e-Government, e-Banking, e-Healthcare, and secure enterprise applications.
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The ACR40U-A1 Smart Card Reader is a powerful desktop solution built for secure smart card applications. Featuring USB plug-and-play support, it eliminates complex driver installations, making integration seamless and user-friendly. Compliant with ISO 7816 standards, it supports a wide range of microprocessor smart cards and memory cards, ensuring compatibility for various applications.
Compact and durable, it features dual LED indicators for card and reader activity. New enhancements include firmware upgradability and on-device user data storage, enabling adaptability for multiple application scenarios.
Certified for international standards (CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, EMV™ L1, PBOC L1, Microsoft® WHQL, and more), the ACR40U ensures both reliability and compliance. It supports multiple operating systems including Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™, and Solaris™, providing unmatched compatibility.
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| Number of Slot(s) | 1 Full-Sized Card Slot | |||
| Supported Card Types | ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V), Microprocessor Card (T=0, T=1), Memory Card, MyKad, CAC, J-LIS, SIPRNET Card | |||
| Supply Current | Max. 50 mA | |||
| Read/Write Speed | 9.6 – 600 Kbps | |||
| Clock Frequency | 4.80 MHz; Operates up to 16 MHz | |||
| Card Connector | Contact | |||
| Card Insertion Cycles | Min. 200,000 | |||
| PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) | Supported | |||
| Short Circuit Protection | Supported | |||
| Host Interface Protocol | USB CCID | |||
| Connector Type(s) | Standard Type-A, Type-C | |||
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps), Compatible with USB 3.0 | |||
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | |||
| Cable Length | 1 m (Fixed) | |||
| Application Programming Interface | PC/SC (PC-Linked Mode) | |||
| Other Features | Firmware Upgrade Supported, User Data Storage Supported (Max 64 bytes) | |||
| Dimensions | 55.0 mm × 65.0 mm × 9.0 mm | |||
| Weight | 40.0 g ± 5.0 g | |||
| Available Colour(s) | White | |||
| LED | Blue, Green | |||
| Temperature | 0 – 65 °C, Humidity: 95% (Non-Condensing) | |||
| MTBF | 600,000 Hours | |||
| Certifications | CE, FCC, UKCA, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, UL 62368, IEC/EN 62368, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), KC, J-LIS, TAA, Microsoft® WHQL | |||
| Compliances | USB CCID, PC/SC | |||
| Driver Supported OS | Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™, Solaris™ | |||
| Default [USB Type-A] | ACR40U-A1 | |||
| Default [USB Type-C] | ACR40U-AF | |||
