Advanced Card Systems ACS ACR39T-A5 Smart Card Reader Owner’s Manual

ACR39T-A5
(USB Type C)
Smart Card Reader
Technical Specifications V1.03

Introduction

The ACR39T-A5 hails new and modern technology in the world of smart card readers. It is a SIM-sized smart card reader that packs a lot of features. Being a compact and powerful smart card reader, the ACR39T-A5 brings together sophisticated technology with modern design to meet rigorous requirements in various smart card-based applications.
1.1. Smart Card Reader
The ACR39T-A5 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and works well with most memory cards and microprocessor cards with the T=0 and T=1 protocol. It also features a USB Full Speed interface (with USB Type C connector) and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps. This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions, such as Physical and Logical Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking.
1.2. Ease of Integration
The ACR39T-A5 has PC/SC and CCID compliance, making it easy to install and use as it is specifically designed to be integrated into any computer-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS®, and Solaris. In addition, the ACR39T-A5 may now be used with mobile devices running the Android™ platform versions 3.1 and later. With its numerous features, the ACR39T-A5 is clearly the perfect smart card reader for your smart card solution.

Features

• USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
• USB Type C Connector
• Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
• Includes protective USB cap
• Smart Card Reader:
  • Contact Interface:
  • Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) SIM-sized cards
  • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol
  • Supports memory cards
  • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
  • Features Short Circuit Protection
• Application Programming Interface:
  • Supports PC/SC
  • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
• Supports Android™ 3.1 and later ¹
• Compliant with the following standards:
  • EN 62368/IEC 62368
  • CE
  • FCC
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • UKCA
  • VCCI
  • WEEE
  • ISO 7816
  • PC/SC
  • CCID
  • Microsoft® WHQL

¹Uses an ACS-defined Android Library

Supported Card Types

3.1. MCU Cards
ACR39T-A5 operates with MCU cards following either the T=0 or T=1 protocol.
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards
ACR39T-A5 works with several memory-based smart cards such as:

• Cards with intelligent 1 KB EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
  • Infineon®: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518 and SLE5528
• Cards with intelligent 256-byte EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
  • Infineon®: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532 and SLE5542

Typical Applications

• e-Government
• e-Banking and e-Payment
• e-Healthcare
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Network Security
• Access Control
• Loyalty Program

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions ……………………………… 49.5 mm (L) × 21.5 mm (W) × 9.0 mm (H)
Weight …………………………………….. 7g
Color ………………………………………. Black
USB Host Interface
Protocol …………………………………… USB CCID
Connector Type………………………… Standard Type C
Power Source…………………………… From USB port
Speed ……………………………………… USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage …………………………. 5 V
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slot …………………………. 1 SIM-sized Card Slot
Standard …………………………………. ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol …………………………………… T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Supply Current …………………………. Max. 50 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed……. 9.6 Kbps – 600 Kbps
Short Circuit Protection …………….. (+5) V/GND on all pins
Clock Frequency ………………………. 4.80 MHz
Card Connector ………………………… Contact
Card Insertion Cycles ………………… Min. 20,000
Built-in Peripheral
LED ………………………………………… Green
Application Programming Interface
PC-linked Mode………………………… PC/SC
………………………………………………. CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Operating Conditions
Temperature…………………………….. 0 °C – 60 °C
Humidity ………………………………….. Max. 90% (non-condensing)
MTBF ……………………………………… 500,000 hrs
Certifications/Compliance
EN 62368/IEC 62368, CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, UKCA, VCCI, WEEE, ISO 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, PC/SC, CCID, Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
Linux®, Mac OS®, Solaris, Android™ 3.1 and later

Opening the SIM card cover

1. Open the SIM card cover from the back part of the reader.

2. Pull out the back cover from the top end.

3. Remove the cover completely to insert/remove the SIM card into/from the reader.

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Infineon is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

ACR39T-A5 – Technical Specifications
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