Overview
ACR39U-H1 is a smart card reader that enables upright insertion of smart cards, making it convenient to use for applications like e-Government, access control, and alike.
ACR39U-H1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V), microprocessor cards with the T=0 or T=1 protocol, memory cards, as well as the Malaysian Identity Card (Mykad). It also features a USB full speed interface and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR39U-H1 can last for 200,000 card insertion cycles. ACR39U-H1 also has various certifications, such as EMV™ Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC (People's Bank of China), making it the ideal smart card reader for your e-Banking and e-Payment applications.
ACR39U-H1 is easy to install, use, and integrate in a computer-based environment. It is PC/SC and CCID-compliant with drivers that are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, macOS® and Solaris™. In addition, ACR39U-H1 can also be used on mobile devices running on the Android™ platform Versions 3.1 and later.
With its advanced features, ACR39U-H1 is the ultimate smart card reader for your applications.
Features
- USB Full Speed Interface
- Compatible with USB 3.0
- USB Type-A Connector
- Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
- Contact Interface: Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5V, 3V, 1.8V) cards
- Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
- Supports SIPRNET 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 and CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- Supports Android™ 3.1 and later
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 71.5 x 80.0 x 80.0 mm |
| Weight (g) | 174 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type-A |
| Power Source | USB port |
| Speed | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| 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 (5V, 3V, 1.8V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support |
| Others | Mykad Card, CAC, PIV, SIPRNET Smart Cards |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Standards: USB CCID, PC/SC, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), Microsoft® WHQL, TAA. Regulatory/Environmental: CE, IEC/EN 62368, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, UKCA |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, Solaris™, Android™ |
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | ACS ApduTool (iOS) Application Note | 118.31 KB | 23-Feb-2024 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer (Windows®) | 5.02 MB | 11-Dec-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer (Linux®) | 4.30 MB | 20-Nov-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer (macOS®) | 281.65 KB | 17-Nov-2025 |
| Software | Android EVK | 1.46 MB | 25-Nov-2025 |
| Manual | Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of ACR39U-H1 Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Brochure | Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader | — | — |