Universal Contact Smart Card Reader | EMV, Health Insurance & ID Card Reader/Writer - ACR39U

This professional Contact IC Card Reader/Writer is a versatile and certified solution designed for secure, high-volume card processing across multiple industries. It seamlessly handles EMV payment chip cards, national health insurance cards, and a wide range of ISO 7816 compliant microprocessor and memory cards. Engineered for durability with a card insertion life of over 100,000 cycles and built to meet stringent international certifications (EMV, PBOC, PC/SC), this device ensures reliable performance for e-payment, e-health, secure access, and ID management applications. Its plug-and-play USB interface and broad driverless compatibility—from Windows and Linux to macOS and Android mobile devices—make it an ideal, future-proof component for integrated systems.

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Technical Parameters & Specifications

Model: ACR39U Series
Physical Interface:

Card Slot: 1 full-size, front-insertion contact smart card slot (ISO 7816 compliant).
Durability: Rated for >100,000 card insertion/removal cycles.

Electrical & Performance:

Host Interface: USB 2.0 Full-Speed.
Card Voltage Support: Class A (5V), B (3V), C (1.8V) as per ISO 7816.
Communication Speed: Supports up to 600 Kbps; features PPS (Protocol and Parameter Selection).
Card Protocols: Supports T=0 and T=1 protocols for microprocessor cards.
Power: 5V DC, max. 50mA.
Clock Frequency: 4.8 MHz.

Physical Specifications:

Dimensions: 72.2mm (L) x 69.0mm (W) x 14.0mm (H).
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C.
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 500,000 hours.

Card Compatibility:

Microprocessor Cards: All standard ISO 7816 T=0/T=1 cards (e.g., EMV, CAC, national ID Cards).
Memory Cards: Extensive support for I2C and protected EEPROM memory cards from major manufacturers (e.g., Atmel, Infineon - SLE44xx/SLE55xx series, Gemplus).

Certifications & Standards: EMV 2000 Level 1, PBOC, PC/SC, CCID, USB Full-Speed, CE, FCC, VCCI, RoHS 2, REACH, EN/IEC 60950, Microsoft WHQL.
OS & Software Support: Fully compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android (3.1+). Supports standard PC/SC and CT-API interfaces for easy application development.

Functional Description

Multi-Application Card Processing: Serves as a universal terminal for reading and writing EMV chip cards for payment processing, national health insurance cards for e-health services, and various government/enterprise ID cards (requiring T=0/T=1 protocol support).
Broad Hardware & Card Support: Compatible with an extensive range of contact smart cards due to its multi-voltage (5V/3V/1.8V) design and support for memory cards (I2C, protected EEPROM) and microprocessor cards.
High Reliability for Demanding Environments: Built for intensive use with exceptional mechanical durability (100k+ card cycles) and high MTBF, ensuring stable operation in retail, healthcare, and corporate settings.
Plug-and-Play & Developer Ready: Offers true driverless operation via standard PC/SC and CCID protocols across all major desktop and mobile operating systems. Provides standard APIs (PC/SC, CT-API) for seamless integration into custom software solutions.
Industry-Compliant & Secure: Carries critical certifications for financial (EMV, PBOC) and safety (CE, IEC) standards, making it a trusted choice for secure transaction and identity verification applications globally.