Overview
Nowadays, more and more people rely on the Web for many day-to-day transactions that once required their physical presence. These include e-government, e-banking and online shopping. However, as technology becomes more sophisticated, fraud also becomes more prevalent. These occurrences generate financial losses to organizations and bring distress to cardholders.
The APG8201-B2 is a smart card reader with a keypad and an LCD screen which has Secure PIN Entry (SPE) feature to protect every PIN code from attacks, such as viruses or USB sniffers. It can perform secure cardholder verification/authentication in order to allow them to perform online log-in and other online transactions. A cost-efficient response to man-in-the-middle attacks, the APG8201-B2 help end-users and organizations protect their sensitive data from these attacks.
Device features: PC-Linked, USB, Single Contact Card Slot, Graphical/Dot Matrix LCD, Keypad/PINPad
Features
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- CCID Compliance
- Supports PC/SC
- Supports PC/SC 2.01 Secure PIN Entry (SPE)
- Supports PPS (Protocols and Parameters Selection)
- Smart Card Reader:
- - Supports full-sized microprocessor Cards (T=0, T=1 Protocols)
- - Supports ISO 7816 Class A Cards
- - Allows semi-insertion of cards
- Built-in Peripherals:
- - Graphical LCD for Logos and Multiple-language Characters
- - Monotone Buzzer
- - Durable Tactile Keypad with 20 Silicon Rubber Keys
- - Key Symbol on LCD to Recognize SPE Mode
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 95 mm (L) × 60 mm (W) × 13 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 98 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Power Source | USB Port |
| Cable Length | 1.5m (Non-Detachable) |
| Contact Smart Card Interface | |
| Number of Slots | 1 Full-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816, Class A (5 V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| LCD | Dot Matrix LCD; Resolution: 96 × 16 pixels; Number of Characters: 16 characters × 2 lines |
| Buzzer | Monotone |
| Keypad | 20 keys |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Standards: USB CCID, PC/SC, PC/SC 2.0 Part 10 (SPE), Microsoft® WHQL; Regulatory/Environmental: CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™ |
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver (Windows®) | 5.74 MB | 02-Apr-2019 |
| 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 |
| Driver | Android EVK (Android™ 3.1 or above) | 1.46 MB | 25-Nov-2025 |
| Brochure | Product Presentation for APG8201-B2 | — | — |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of APG8201-B2 | — | — |
| Manual | Reference Manual of APG8201-B2 | — | — |