Monday, January 31, 2011

ACR128U , dual interface smart card and RFID reader

By combining contact and contactless interfaces in one reader, ACR128U is suitable for environments that favor dual-interface applications. For example, you may use the reader for both settling online payments with contact EMV Level 1 cards and reading the balance of your contactless Mifare membership cards. ACR128U can also be embedded in bigger machines and systems such as vending machines, automatic fare collection systems, and public telephone systems.
The ACR128U Dual-Interface Smart Card Reader is a contact and contactless smart card reader compliant with the ISO 7816 Parts 1-3 Class A, B standard for contact cards and with the ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Type A, B standard for contactless cards.
ACR128U is PC/SC-compliant for contact and contactless interfaces. It makes use of high-speed communication for contactless cards with a maximum speed of 848 kbps. ACR128U also has intelligent support for hybrid and combi cards, and is designed such that it can still detect a contactless card even if it is inserted to the contact card slot.
Furthermore, as different applications require different levels of security and functionality, the ACR128U comes with a built-in SAM card slot for added security

Features:
  • Compliance with CCID and PC/SC for contact, contactless and SAM card interfaces
  • Read/write speed up to 848 kbps
  • Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
  • Supports major contactless smart cards that conform to ISO14443 Type A and B
  • Supports major contact smart cards that conform to ISO7816
  • Native T=CL support for ISO14443-4
  • T=CL emulation for Mifare Classic PICCs, e.g. Mifare 1K/4K, Mini and Ultralight
  • Supports new Mifare Plus SL1 (4 Byte UID) and SL3
  • Supports STM contactless memory chips, i.e. SR176, SRI512 and SRI4K
  • Intelligent support for hybrid and combi cards
  • Supports multi-block transfer mode
  • Built-in anti-collision feature (at least 1 card is detected when multiple cards are presented)
  • Built-in SAM card slot
  • Durable landing type smart card connector
  • User-controllable monotone buzzer and LEDs
  • USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)


Applications:
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Purse applications
  • Home banking
  • Physical access control
  • Network access control
  • Digital signature
  • Loyalty program
  • Identification
  • Parking and toll collection
  • Vending machines
  • Stored value

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions 120.48 mm (L) x 71.97 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H)
Weight 124 g
Interface USB Full Speed
Operating Distance <= 50 mm
Supply Voltage Regulated 5V DC
Supply Current 200mA (operating); 50mA (standby)
Operating Temperature 0-50°C
Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz
Smart Card Interface Support
  • ISO7816 Class A and B ( 5V, 3V)
  • ISO14443 Type A and B, Mifare
Compliance/Certifications
  • PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant, USB Full Speed
  • Microsoft ® WHQL: 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Operating System Support
  • Win 98, Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2008
  • Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64
  • Linux
  • Mac