Présentation
Connexion USB pour cartes à puce avec et sans contact, avec un emplacement intégré pour module d’accès sécurisé (SAM).
Présentation du fabricant (en anglais)
The ACR1581U DualBoost III is a highly advanced and versatile smart card reader that can support both contact and contactless smart cards. It is the third generation product in the ACS's DualBoost Reader Series, which has been designed to offer high levels of security and reliability for demanding smart card applications. The reader makes use of USB CCID Class Driver and USB Interface to establish a connection with PCs and accept card commands from computer applications.
One of the main advantages of the ACR1581U is its broad support for various types of smart cards, including traditional ISO 7816 MCU Cards, MIFARE® Cards, ISO 14443 Type A and B Contactless Cards, FeliCa, and ISO 15693 Cards. It also has three interfaces, the PICC, ICC, and SAM interface, which all follow the PC/SC specifications. This makes it suitable for use in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and government.
The ACR1581U acts as an intermediary device between the computer and the card, carrying out computer-issued commands for communication with contactless tags, MCU cards, SAM cards, or device peripherals (LED or buzzer). It also offers intelligent support for NFC features:
- Smart Card Reader/Writer
- Card emulation
- Keyboard emulation (Configured by this tool)
NFC technology enables it versatile for various smart card applications. The contact interface makes use of the APDU commands as defined in ISO 7816 specifications, and for contact MCU card operations, the related card documentation and the PC/SC specifications should be referred to.
The ACR1581U DualBoost III is a powerful and flexible smart card reader that offers a wide range of advanced features and capabilities. Its ability to support both contact and contactless smart cards, along with its broad support for different types of smart cards, makes it an ideal choice for a wide variety of smart card applications that require high levels of security and reliability.
Fonctionnalités
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- CCID Compliance
- Contactless Smart Card Reader: Read/Write ISO 14443A/B speed of up to 848 kbps; Clock frequency up to 13.56MHz; 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; Supports MIFARE®, FeliCa, NFC tags, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card
- Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
- Contact Smart Card Reader: Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3V and 1.8 V) speed of up to 1,250 kbps; Supports CAC (Common Access Card); Supports PIV (Personal Identity Verification Card); Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol; Supports memory cards; ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot (Class A)
- Application Programming Interface: Supports PC/SC
- Peripherals: 2 user-controllable single-color LEDs; 1 user-controllable buzzer
- USB Firmware Upgradability
Caractéristiques techniques
Physical Characteristics
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 120.5 mm (L) x 72.0 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 143g |
USB Interface
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type-A (ACR1581U-C1), USB Type-C (ACR1581U-CF) |
| Power Source | From USB port |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Cable Length | 2m, Non-detachable |
Contact Smart Card Interface
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Slots | 1 Full-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816 Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
Contactless Smart Card Interface
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | ISO 14443 Type A & B, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, FeliCa |
| Protocol | ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL; ISO 15693; MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL; FeliCa |
SAM Card Interface
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Slots | 1 Standard SIM-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816 Class A (5V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
Built-in Peripherals
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| LED | 2 single color: Blue and Green |
| Buzzer | Monotone |
Other Features
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Other Features | Supported Card Types: ISO 14443 Type A & B Parts 1-4, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, FeliCa, NFC Tags, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card. Other NFC Features: Smart Card Reader/Writer, Keyboard Emulation, Card Emulation |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported |
Certifications/Compliance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications/Compliance | Certifications: IEC/EN 62368, CE, FCC, UKCA, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE. Compliances: USB CCID, PC/SC |
Device Driver Operating System Support
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™, iOS/iPadOS (16 or above) |
Feature icons shown on page: USB, Dual Contact Card Slots, SIM Card Slot, Contactless Reader, NFC Reader
SDK tab content
ACR1581U DualBoost III is the third generation of ACS's ACR128 DualBoost Reader. It is a dual interface reader that can access any contact and contactless smart cards following the ISO 7816, ISO 14443 Type A & B cards, and ISO 15693 standards. ACR1581U DualBoost III enables one to integrate conventionally separate and independent applications for contact and contactless technologies into one device and one card. It also features a Secure Access Module (SAM), which serves the purpose of key diversification and mutual authentication. This SAM feature ensures a high level of security in transactions.
Comprehensive SDK—The ACR1581U Comprehensive USB NFC SDK is a collection of PC/SC-compliant sample codes, for device and card programming. The SDK is designed to help software developers with the necessary tools and guidance to streamline their development process and create applications that effectively utilize the ACR1581U DualBoost III.
Card Emulation and Keyboard Emulation Capability—The Smart Card and Reader Tool in this SDK includes NFC and NDEF tools to demonstrate the NFC capability of the ACR1581U. The card emulation function enables the card reader to simulate the behavior of a contactless smart card, while the keyboard emulation function allows card readers to work with a wide range of software applications that accept keyboard input.
SDK Package Contents
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Smart Card Reader(s) | 1 x ACR1581U DualBoost III USB Dual Interface Reader |
| Test Card(s)/Token(s) | 5 x MIFARE 1K Cards; 5 x ACOS3 Combi Smart Cards; 1 x ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Card |
| Software Installer | Reference Manual(s); Tools and Utilities: QuickView 2.08, Script Tool 5.02, Smart Card and Reader Tool, Keyboard Configuration Tool V100, ACS CCID PC/SC Driver; Sample Codes: demonstrates basic commands used to communicate with the cards and readers, available in Java (JDK8), MS Visual Basic (.NET framework 4.7.2), MS Visual C# (.NET framework 4.7.2), MS Visual C++ (.NET framework 4.7.2) |
| SDK Operating System Support | Windows® 10, Windows® 11 |
Images
Téléchargements
| Type | Titre | Taille | Mise à jour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logiciel | Configuration Tool (Windows — for UID Keyboard Emulation Mode only) | 567.78 KB (Version 207) | 27-Oct-2025 |
| API | ACS ApduTool (iOS and iPadOS 16.2 or above) | 118.31 KB (Version 1.2) | 23-Feb-2024 |
| Pilote | PC/SC Driver Installer (Windows — installer v1.0.6.2 contains driver v1.0.6.0) | 5.83 MB (Version 1.0.6.2) | 12-Dec-2025 |
| Pilote | PC/SC Driver Installer (Linux) | 4.30 MB (Version 1.1.13) | 20-Nov-2025 |
| Pilote | PC/SC Driver Installer (macOS) | 281.65 KB (Version 1.1.13) | 17-Nov-2025 |
| Logiciel | Android EVK (Android 3.1 or above) | 1.46 MB (Version 1.1.8) | 25-Nov-2025 |
| Fiche technique | Technical Specification of ACR1581U | — | — |
| Manuel | Reference Manual of ACR1581U | — | — |