Overview
The ACM1552D-C7 is a 13.56 MHz USB/Serial NFC reader module with a built-in antenna and an ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot for enhanced security. It supports ISO 14443 Type A/B, MIFARE Classic®, ISO 15693, and ISO 18092 standards, offering a reading distance of up to 70 mm. The device provides high-speed communication of up to 848 Kbps for ISO 14443 and 26 Kbps for ISO 15693. It operates in reader/writer, card emulation, and keyboard emulation modes (USB only), and also supports extended APDU and USB firmware upgrades.
Key Features
- Smart Card Support: Compatible with ISO 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE®, FeliCa, ISO 18092 NFC, and ISO 15693 cards.
- High-Speed Communication: Operates at up to 848 kbps
- Secure SAM Slot: ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot for enhanced security
- Dual Interface: Supports both USB and RS-232 for flexible integration with a wide range of systems.
Flexible NFC Modes
Supports three operating modes:
- Smart Card Reader/Writer
- Card Emulation
- Keyboard Emulation
Ideal for applications like payments, access control, ticketing, loyalty programs, and smart marketing.
Broad Compatibility
Works seamlessly with Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, and Android™, making it a reliable and adaptable solution for industries like finance, healthcare, and government.
Features
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface or RS-232 (TTL/UART, upon request)
- CCID Compliance
- 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® (T=CL), FeliCa, NFC tags, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card
- Built-in anti-collision feature
- Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
- SAM Interface: ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot, Class A (5V)
- Supports various NFC modes: Smart Card Reader/Writer Mode, Card Emulation Mode, Keyboard Emulation Mode
- Application Programming Interface: Supports PC/SC and CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- Peripherals: 2x user-controllable LED (Blue & Green), user-controllable buzzer (Monotone)
- USB Firmware Upgradability
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions (mm) | Main Body: 106.6 x 67.0 x 16.0 mm; Antenna: 65.0 x 60.0 mm |
| Weight (g) | 20 g ± 0.2 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Current Consumption | Max. 300 mA |
| Supply Voltage | 5VDC |
| Connector Type | USB Port connector (J2): 5-pin, Molex KK 254 Wire-to-Board Header compatible; Serial Port Connector (J5): 5-pin, JST B5B-XH-A compatible |
| Protocol | USB or RS-232 (TTL, upon request) |
| Speed | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps), compatible with USB 3.0 |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m, Detachable (Optional) |
| 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 and Topaz |
| SAM Card Interface | |
| Clock Frequency | 5 MHz, up to 10 MHz (upon request) |
| Read/Write Speed | 13.4 kbps – 1,250 kbps |
| Standard | 1 x ISO 7816 Class A (5V, 3V) Standard SIM size slot |
| Protocol | T=0, T=1 |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| LED | 2 x Programmable LED: Blue and Green |
| Buzzer | 1 x Programmable Buzzer (Mono-tone) |
| Other Features | |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Certifications: IEC/EN 62368, CE, UKCA, FCC, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, Microsoft® WHQL. Standard: USB CCID, PC/SC, WEEE |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, Android™ |
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | Configuration Tool (Keyboard Emulation, UID) | 567.78 KB | 27-Oct-2025 |
| Manual | ACS ApduTool (iOS) Application Note | 118.31 KB | 23-Feb-2024 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer (Windows®) | 5.83 MB | 12-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 ACM1552D-C7 | — | — |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of ACM1552D-C7 | — | — |
| Manual | User Manual of ACM1552D-C7 | — | — |