Overview
ACM1552U-Y3 USB NFC Reader Module with Detachable Antenna Board was developed based on the 13.56 MHz contactless technology. It can access contactless card and devices following the ISO 14443, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092 standards. This smart card reader module is designed to easily integrate embedded systems.
ACM1552U-Y3 is a CCID & PC/SC compliant reader, this plug-and-play NFC reader makes use of high-speed communication for contactless cards at a maximum of 848 kbps, which makes it suitable for highly demanding applications. It also supports three NFC modes:
- Smart Card Reader/Writer
- Card Emulation
- Keyboard Emulation (Configured by this tool)
By integrating the three NFC modes, this NFC reader module provides versatility, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility, making it a powerful and valuable solution for smart card applications.
ACM1552U-Y3 has a detachable antenna and an optional USB cable, allowing it to be the perfect front-end interface module for NFC transaction applications, including vending machine payment systems, kiosks, gaming machines, and other integrated systems.
Features
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- CCID Compliance
- Contactless Smart Card Reader: - Read/Write speed up to 848 kbps - Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 70 mm (depending on tag type) - Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, ISO 15693 Cards and ISO18092 NFC - Supports MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE® Mini, MIFARE Ultralight® (T=CL), FeliCa and Topaz Card - Built-in anti-collision feature - Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
- NFC Support: - Smart Card Reader/Writer Mode - Card Emulation Mode - Keyboard Emulation Mode
- Application Programming Interface: - Supports PC/SC - Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- Peripherals: - User-controllable bi-color LED (Blue & Green) - User-controllable buzzer (Monotone) - One SAM slot (Upon Request)
- USB Firmware Upgradability
Technical Specifications
| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | Main Board: 55.0 x 45.0 x 6.5; Antenna Board: 91.0 x 49.5 x 5.0 |
| Weight (g) | 27.7 |
| USB Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type-A |
| Power Source | From USB port |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Cable Length | 1m, Detachable (Upon Request) |
| Contactless Smart Card Interface | |
| Standard | ISO 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A & B, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, FeliCa |
| Protocol | ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL; MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL; ISO 15693; ISO 18092 NFC Tags; FeliCa |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| LED | 1 bi-color: Blue and Green |
| Buzzer | Monotone |
| Other Features | |
| Other Features | Supported Card Types: ISO 14443 Type A & B Parts 1-4, ISO 15693, ISO 18092 NFC, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE® Mini, MIFARE Ultralight® (T=CL), FeliCa, Topaz Card. Other NFC Features: Smart Card Reader/Writer, Keyboard Emulation, Card Emulation |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Certifications: IEC/EN 62368, CE, UKCA, FCC, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Microsoft® WHQL. Compliance: USB CCID, PC/SC |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™ |
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | Configuration Tool v207 — Windows® (For UID Keyboard Emulation Mode Only) | 567.78 KB | 27-Oct-2025 |
| 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® | 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 |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of ACM1552U-Y3 | — | — |
| Manual | Reference Manual of ACM1552U-Y3 | — | — |
| Manual | User Manual of ACM1552U-Y3 | — | — |