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