acs ACR39U-U1 USB Type A Smart Card Reader User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- ACS
Table of Contents
acs ACR39U-U1 USB Type A Smart Card Reader
Introduction
The ACR39U-U1 hails new and modern technology in the world of smart card readers. It is a compact and stylish smart card reader that brings together sophisticated technology with modern design to meet rigorous requirements in various smart card-based applications
Smart Card Reader
The ACR39U-U1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and
1.8 V) and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. In addition, it
supports a wide variety of memory cards in the market, including the
Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and SIPRNET Card. This makes it
ideal for a broad range of solutions such as PIV application, physical and
logical access control, digital signature, and online banking.
It also features a USB Full Speed interface and a smart card read/write speed
of up to 600 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR39U-U1 can last for 200,000 card
insertion cycles. ACR39U-U1 also has various certifications such as EMV™ Level
1 (Contact) and People’s Bank of China (PBOC), making it the ideal smart card
reader for your e-Banking and e-Payment application needs.
Compact Design
The modern design of the ACR39U-U1, with its matte casing, makes it stand out from ordinary smart card readers. It houses a powerful core that can support demanding applications and can be used anytime, anywhere
Ease of Integration
The ACR39U-U1 is PC/SC and CCID-compliant, 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 ACR39U-U1 may now be
used on mobile devices running the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and
later.
With its numerous features, the ACR39U-U1 is clearly the perfect smart card
reader for your smart card solution
Features
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- USB Type A Connector
- Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
- Smart Card Reader:
- Contact Interface:
- Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
- Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
- Supports SIPRNET Card
- Supports J-LIS Card
- 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 later1
- Compliant with the following standards:
- EN 62368/IEC 62368
- CE
- FCC
- RoHS
- REACH
- EMV™ Level 1 (Contact)
- BIS
- J-LIS
- KCC
- PBOC
- TAA (USA)
- UKCA
- UL
- VCCI
- WEEE
- ISO 7816
- PC/SC
- CCID
- Microsoft® WHQL
Supported Card Types
MCU Cards
The ACR39U-U1 operates with MCU cards following either the T=0 or T=1 protocol. It also works with SIPRNET and CAC cards, making it ideal for US PIV and PKI applications
Memory-based Smart Cards
The ACR39U-U1 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 ……………………………… 72.2 mm (L) × 69.0 mm (W) × 14.5 mm (H)
Weight …………………………………….. 65 g
Color ………………………………………. Black (Matte)
USB Host Interface
Protocol …………………………………… USB CCID
Connector Type………………………… Standard Type A
Power Source…………………………… From USB port
Speed ……………………………………… USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage …………………………. 5 V
Cable Length ……………………………. 1.5 m (Fixed)
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots ……………………….. 1 Full-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 ………………………. 4.8 MHz
Card Connector Type ………………… Contact
………………………………………………. Landing (optional)
Card Insertion Cycles ………………… Min. 200,000
………………………………………………. Min. 300,000 (for landing connector)
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, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), BIS, J-LIS, KCC, PBOC, TAA(USA), UKCA, UL, 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
Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. EMV is a registered trademark or trademark of EMVCo LLC in the United States and other countries. Infineon is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries
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