Overview
ACR40T is ACS's newest compact high-speed USB contact SIM-sized smart card reader. It supports firmware upgrade, as well as ISO 7816 Class A, B and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V), microprocessor cards with the T=0, T=1 protocol, and a wide variety of memory cards in the market.
Combining sophisticated and ground-breaking modern technology, the competitive advantage of ACR40T lies in its compact size and sliding smart card entry slot, allowing for hassle-free application.
ACR40T-A6/A7 is built of premium configuration, providing users with a built-in button for specific application usage. This function is also essential for acknowledging user presence as it ensures that the user is physically present in order to interact with the application.
Compliant with both CCID and PC/SC as well as Microsoft® WHQL, ACR40T is also compatible with various operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™ and is able to connect with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C respectively.
Key Attributes: PC-Linked, USB, SIM Card Slot, Firmware Upgradeable
Features
- Supports Various Types of Contact Cards: - ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V and 1.8 V) - Microprocessor Card (T=0, T=1) - Memory Card - Features Short Circuit Protection
- Application Programming Interface: - Supports PC/SC
- Built-in Peripherals: - 1 x Programmable LED (Green) - 1 x Built-in Button
Technical Specifications
| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | ACR40T-A6: 49.5mm (L) × 17.7mm (W) × 8.0mm (H) ACR40T-A7: 45.9mm (L) × 17.7mm (W) × 8.0mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | ACR40T-A6: 8.1 g ± 1.0 g ACR40T-A7: 6.2 g ± 1.0 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type-A USB Type-C |
| Power Source | USB Port |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12Mbps) Compatible with USB 3.0 |
| Contact Smart Card Interface | |
| Number of Slots | 1 SIM-Sized Card Slot (2FF) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| Buttons | 1 |
| LED | Green |
| Other Features | |
| Other Features | Supports Firmware Upgrade |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Standards: USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL, TAA. Regulatory/Environmental: UL 62368, CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH, VCCI, WEEE |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™ |
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 - v1.0.6.2 (Windows®; installer contains driver v1.0.6.0) | 5.83 MB | 12-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 |
| Manual | Reference Manual of ACR40T USB SIM-Sized Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of ACR40T USB SIM-Sized Smart Card Reader | — | — |
| Manual | User Manual of ACR40T USB SIM-Sized Smart Card Reader | — | — |