acs ACR39U-U1 USB Type A Smart Card Reader User Guide

June 3, 2024
ACS

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

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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 lateracs-ACR39U-U1-USB-Type-A-Smart-Card-Reader-
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