ACR39U-U1

(USB Type A)
Smart Card Reader
Technical Specifications V1.05

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 Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Smart Card Reader................................................................................................................3
1.2. Compact Design ....................................................................................................................3
1.3. Ease of Integration.................................................................................................................3
2.0. Features ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.0. Supported Card Types .............................................................................................. 5
3.1. MCU Cards ............................................................................................................................5
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards..................................................................................................5
4.0. Typical Applications ................................................................................................. 6
5.0. Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 7

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 1.0. Introduction
The ACR39U-U1 hails new and modern technology in the world of smart card readers. It is a compact
and stylish smart card reader that brings together sophisticated technology with modern design to
meet rigorous requirements in various smart card–based applications.

1.1. Smart Card Reader

ACR39U-U1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart
cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and microprocessor cards with
T=0 and T=1 protocol. In addition, it supports a wide variety
of memory cards in the market, including the Department of
Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and SIPRNET Card.
This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions such as
PIV Application, Physical and Logical Access Control,
Digital Signature, and Online Banking.
It also features a USB Full Speed interface and a smart
card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps. Highly durable,
ACR39U-U1 can last for 100,000 card insertion cycles.
ACR39U-U1 also has various certifications such as EMV™
Level 1 (Contact) and People’s Bank of China (PBOC),
making it the ideal smart card reader for your e-Banking
and e-Payment application needs.

1.2. Compact Design

The modern design of ACR39U-U1, with its matte casing, makes it stand out from ordinary smart card
readers as it houses a powerful core that can support demanding applications which can be used
anytime, anywhere.

1.3. Ease of Integration

The ACR39U-U1 is PC/SC and CCID-compliant, making it easy to install and use, as it is specifically
designed to be integrated into any computer-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with
operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS®, and Solaris. In addition, ACR39U-U1 may
now be used on mobile devices running the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and later.
With its numerous features, the ACR39U-U1 is clearly the perfect smart card reader for your smart
card solution.

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 2.0. Features
• USB Full Speed Interface
• USB Type A Connector
• Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
• Smart Card Reader:
o Contact Interface:
 Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
 Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
 Supports SIPRNET Card
 Supports J-LIS Card
 Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol
 Supports memory cards
 Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
 Features Short Circuit Protection
• Application Programming Interface:
o Supports PC/SC
o Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
• Supports Android™ 3.1 and later 1
• Compliant with the following standards:
o EN 60950/IEC 60950
o ISO 7816
o EMV™ Level 1 (Contact)
o PC/SC
o CCID
o CE
o FCC
o WEEE
o RoHS 2
o REACH
o TAA (USA)
o J-LIS (Japan)
o VCCI (Japan)
o PBOC (China)
o Microsoft® WHQL

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Uses an ACS-defined Android Library

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 3.0. Supported Card Types
3.1. MCU Cards
ACR39U-U1 operates with MCU cards following either the T=0 or T=1 protocol. It also works with
SIPRNET and CAC cards, ideal for US PIV and PKI applications.

3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards

ACR39U-U1 works with several memory-based smart cards such as:
• Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) with maximum 128 bytes page with
capability, including:
o Atmel®: AT24C01/02/04/08/16/32/64/128/256/512/1024
o SGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
o Gemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K
• Cards with intelligent 1 KB EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
o Infineon®: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518 and SLE5528
• Cards with intelligent 256-byte EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
o Infineon®: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532 and SLE5542

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 4.0. Typical Applications
• e-Government
• e-Banking and e-Payment
• e-Healthcare
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Network Security
• Access Control
• Loyalty Program

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Physical Characteristics
Dimensions .................................... 72.2 mm (L) × 69.0 mm (W) × 14.5 mm (H)
Weight ............................................ 60 g
Color .............................................. Black (Matte)
USB Host Interface
Protocol .......................................... USB CCID
Connector Type.............................. Standard Type A
Power Source................................. From USB port
Speed ............................................. USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage ............................... 5 V
Cable Length .................................. 1.5 m (Fixed)
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots ............................. 1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard ........................................ ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol .......................................... T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Supply Current ............................... Max. 50 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... 9.6 Kbps – 600 Kbps
Short Circuit Protection ................. (+5) V/GND on all pins
Clock Frequency ............................ 4.8 MHz
Card Connector Type ..................... Contact
....................................................... Landing (optional)
Card Insertion Cycles ..................... Min. 100,000
....................................................... Min. 200,000 (for landing connector)
SAM Card Interface (Optional)
Number of Slots ............................. 1 Standard SIM-sized
Standard ........................................ ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol .......................................... T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Card Connector Type ..................... Contact
Built-in Peripheral
LED ................................................ Green
Application Programming Interface
PC-linked Mode.............................. PC/SC
....................................................... CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)

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 Operating Conditions
Temperature .................................. 0 °C – 60 °C
Humidity ......................................... Max. 90% (non-condensing)
MTBF ............................................. 500,000 hrs
Certifications/Compliance
EN 60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816, USB Full Speed, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, WEEE,
RoHS 2, REACH, TAA (USA), J-LIS (Japan), VCCI (Japan), PBOC (China), Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10
Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012,
Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
Linux®, Mac OS®, Solaris, Android™ 3.1 and later

Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

Atmel is registered trademark of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries, in the US and/or other countries.
EMV is a registered trademark or trademark of EMVCo LLC in the United States and other countries.
Infineon is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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