ACR38U-I1
Smart Card Reader
FIPS 201 Certified
Technical Specifications V1.06
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Table of Contents
1.0.
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
Smart Card Reader ................................................................................................................ 3
Modern Design ...................................................................................................................... 3
Ease of Integration ................................................................................................................. 3
2.0.
Features ................................................................................................................... 4
3.0.
Supported Card Types ............................................................................................ 5
3.1.
3.2.
MCU Cards ............................................................................................................................ 5
Memory-based Smart Cards.................................................................................................. 5
4.0.
Typical Applications................................................................................................ 6
5.0.
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 7
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1.0. Introduction
ACR38U-I1 is the latest addition to the ACR38 PC-linked Smart Card Reader Series. Combining
secure smart card reader technology functionalities with a sleek and modern design, ACR38U-I1 is
the perfect peripheral for your smart card applications.
1.1. Smart Card Reader
ACR38U-I1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C smart
cards and microprocessor cards with the T=0 and T=1
protocol. Also, it supports a wide variety of memory cards in
the market, including the Department of Defense Common
Access Card (CAC). This makes it perfect for a broad range
of solutions, such as PIV Application, Physical and Logical
Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking.
1.2. Modern Design
The new sleek and stylish design of ACR38U-I1 makes it
stand out from ordinary smart card readers. This trendy
device houses the powerful ACR38 core, which has been
proven to support highly demanding smart card applications. It also features a USB Full Speed
interface and a smart card R/W speed of 344 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR38U-I1 can last for at least
100,000 card insertion cycles.
1.3. Ease of Integration
ACR38U-I1 is easy to install, use and integrate into a PC environment. It is PC/SC and CCID
compliant, and its drivers are compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. In
addition, ACR38U-I1 may now be used on mobile devices running the Android platform with
versions 3.1 and above.
With its various features, the FIPS 201 certified ACR38U-I1 is the perfect smart card reader for your
smart card solution.
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2.0. Features
USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
Plug and Play CCID support brings utmost mobility
Smart Card Reader:
Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
Supports memory cards
Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
Features Short Circuit Protection
Application Programming Interface:
o
Supports PC/SC
Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Supports Android OS 3.1 and above
Compliant with the following standards:
o
FIPS 201
TAA
EN60950/IEC 60950
ISO 7816
CE
FCC
UL
KC
VCCI
PC/SC
CCID
EMV 2000 Level 1
Microsoft WHQL
RoHS
REACH
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3.0. Supported Card Types
3.1. MCU Cards
ACR38U-I1 operates with ISO 7816 MCU card following either the T=0 or T=1 protocol. It also works
with CAC cards, ideal for US PIV and PKI applications.
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards
ACR38U-I1 works with several memory-based smart cards such as:
Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) with maximum 128 bytes page with
capability, including:
o
Atmel: AT24C01/02/04/08/16/32/64/128/256/512/1024
SGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
Gemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K
Cards with secure memory IC with password and authentication, including:
o
Cards with intelligent 1k bytes EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
o
Infineon: SLE4406, SLE4436, SLE5536 and SLE6636
Cards with Intelligent 416-Bit EEPROM with internal PIN check, including:
o
Infineon: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532 and SLE5542
Cards with 104 type EEPROM non-reloadable token counter cards, including:
o
Infineon: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518 and SLE5528
Cards with intelligent 256 bytes EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
o
Atmel: AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608
Infineon: SLE4404
Cards with Security Logic with Application Zone(s), including:
o
Atmel: AT88SC101, AT88SC102 and AT88SC1003
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4.0. Typical Applications
e-Government
e-Banking and e-Payment
e-Healthcare
Public Key Infrastructure
Network Security
Access Control
Loyalty Program
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5.0. Technical Specifications
Universal Serial Bus Interface
Type ..................................................... USB Full Speed, four lines: +5 V, GND, D+ and DPower Source ....................................... From USB
Speed ................................................... 12 Mbps
Smart Card Interface
Standard ............................................... ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V), T=0 and T=1
Supply Current...................................... max. 50 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed ............. max. 344,086 bps
Short Circuit Protection ........................ +5 V/GND on all pins
CLK Frequency..................................... 4 MHz
Card Connector .................................... Contact
Card Insertion Cycles ........................... min. 100,000
Physical Specifications
Dimensions........................................... 72.2 mm (L) x 69.0 mm (W) x 14.5 mm (H)
Color..................................................... White
Weight .................................................. 65 g ( 5 g allowance for cable)
Cable length, cord, connector ............... 1.5 meters, Fixed (non-detachable), USB A
Operating Conditions
Temperature ......................................... 0 50 C
Humidity ............................................... 10% - 90%
MTBF ................................................... 500,000 hrs.
Application Programming Interface
PC/SC
CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Certifications/Compliance
EN60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816, FIPS 201, TAA, CE, FCC, UL, KC, VCCI, PC/SC, CCID, EMV 2000 Level 1, RoHS, REACH,
USB Full Speed
Microsoft WHQL 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows CE, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2003 R2, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012
Linux, Mac, Android 3.1 and above
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