Smart Card Reader - ACR38

With the fast growth of personal computing standards, the ACR38 smart card reader/writer is a USB full speed device designed for use in the PC environment today.

This reader series combines a modern design with the latest technology, and makes it a suitable solution for demanding environments. ACR38 has an optional built-in Security Access Module (SAM) slot that supports various high security applications. It is ideal for use in network security, electronic payment systems, electronic identifications as well as other advanced smart card applications. Other casing designs are also available.


Technical Specifications





  Interface     USB full speed

  Supply Voltage       Regulated 5V DC

  Supply Current       max. 50mA

  Operating Temperature       0-50°C

  CLK Frequency       4 MHz  

  Standards / Certifications       EMV Level 1, ISO7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL 98, ME, 2K, XP

  Operating System Support       Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP


Standard features for the ACR38 reader





      Full speed interface to PC with simple command structure

      Read and write all microprocessor cards with T=0, T=1 protocols

      Supports SLE 4418/28/32/42 memory cards

 

    Supports most common memory-based smart cards, including I2C bus protocol cards (from 1K bits up to 1024K bits) and secure memory cards (Atmel AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608)

      Support 1.8V. 3V and 5V MCU cards

      Short Circuit Protection

      Certificate of conformance: ISO 7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL, EMV certified

      ISO7816-1/2/3 compatible smart card interface


Typical Applications





      Home Banking and Home Shopping

      Electronic Commerce

      Checking the balance of account of re-loading an electronic purses

      Network access control

      S/W locking

      Digital signature

      Loyalty and promotions

      Stored value

      Identification

      Ticketing

      Parking and toll collection

      Online gaming


Software Development Kit (SDK) Available