Overview
ACR39T-A1 brings new and modern technology to the world of smart card readers. This SIM-sized smart card reader is small but packs in a lot of features. Being a compact and powerful smart card reader, the ACR39T-A1 brings together sophisticated technology and modern design to meet rigorous requirements of various smart card-based applications.
ACR39T-A1 supports ISO 7816 smart cards, various memory cards, and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. It is fully compliant with PC/SC and CCID specifications, and supports various operating systems such as Windows®, Solaris™, Linux®, and macOS®. Additionally, ACR39T-A1 may also be used on mobile devices running on Android™ platform versions 3.1 and above.
Weighing nothing more than your standard USB stick, ACR39T-A1 is a device that you can bring anywhere to keep smart card technology right at your fingertips.
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 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: 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) | 49.5 mm (L) x 21.5 mm (W) x 9.0 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 g |
| USB Interface | |
|---|---|
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Power Source | From USB port |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Contact Smart Card Interface | |
|---|---|
| Number of Slots | 1 Standard SIM-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 |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
|---|---|
| Certifications/Compliance | Standard: USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL. Regulatory/Environmental: CE, IEC/EN 62368, FCC, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, UKCA |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
|---|---|
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, Solaris™, Android™ |
Overview includes a row of device-feature icons: PC-Linked, USB, SIM Card Slot. Product also has a dedicated microsite at http://acr39t-a1.com/.
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | ACS ApduTool (iOS) — iOS and iPadOS 16.2 or above, v1.2 | 118.31 KB | 23-Feb-2024 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer — Windows®, v4.4.2.1 | 5.02 MB | 11-Dec-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer — Linux®, v1.1.13 | 4.30 MB | 20-Nov-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer — macOS®, v1.1.13 | 281.65 KB | 17-Nov-2025 |
| Software | Android EVK — Android™ 3.1 or above, v1.1.8 | 1.46 MB | 25-Nov-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer — Solaris 10, 11 and above, v1.0.8 — available on requestavailable on request | — | 16-Feb-2017 |
| Datasheet | Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Manual | Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of ACR39T Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |