Overview
ACR39U Smart Card Reader ushers in new and modern technology to the world of smart card readers. This compact smart card reader brings together sophisticated technology and modern design to meet the rigorous requirements of smart card–based applications.
It also features a USB Full Speed interface and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR39U can withstand up to 200,000 card insertion cycles. ACR39U also has various certifications, such as EMV™ Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC, making it the ideal smart card reader for your e-Banking and e-Payment application needs.
It is fully compliant with PC/SC and CCID specifications, and supports various operating systems such as Windows®, Solaris™, Linux®, and macOS. Additionally, ACR39U can be used on mobile devices running on the Android platform, version 3.1 and above.
With its sleek, stylish design and powerful core, the ACR39U is the ideal peripheral for your smart card applications.
Features
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- Compatible with USB 3.0
- 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 - Supports SIPRNET Card - Supports J-LIS Card - Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol - Supports memory cards - Supports Mykad Card - 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 later
Technical Specifications
| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 72.2 mm (L) x 69.0 mm (W) x 14.5 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 65.0 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type-A |
| Power Source | USB port |
| Speed | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps), Compatible with USB 3.0 |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m (Non-Detachable) |
| 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 |
| Others | Mykad Card, CAC, PIV, J-LIS, SIPRNET Smart Cards |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Standards: USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), J-LIS, TAA. Regulatory/Environmental: CE, IEC/EN 62368, FCC, VCCI, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, KCC, UL, BIS |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Solaris™, Android™ |
Quick-reference device icons shown on page: PC-Linked, USB, Single Contact Card Slot.
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | ACS ApduTool (iOS) v1.2 — iOS and iPadOS 16.2 or above | 118.31 KB | 23-Feb-2024 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer v4.4.2.1 — Windows® | 5.02 MB | 11-Dec-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer v1.1.13 — Linux® | 4.30 MB | 20-Nov-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer v1.1.13 — macOS® | 281.65 KB | 17-Nov-2025 |
| Software | Android EVK v1.1.8 — Android™ 3.1 or above | 1.46 MB | 25-Nov-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer v1.0.8 — Solaris 10, 11 and aboveavailable on request | — | 16-Feb-2017 |
| Brochure | Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of ACR39U-U1 Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Manual | Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |