1. Introduction
ACR38 is a key partner of the PC as smart card is becoming an essential component in network security and electronic payment system. Providing secured network computing environment by its data encryption function, the SDK package allows users to easily develop their own application to best meet the specific system needs.
ACR38 is a low cost, yet reliable and effective smart card-to-PC interface with design focusing on convenient use and harmony with other PC peripherals in shape and color. It also provides the solution where the security of a smart card is required. It can be used as access control to a computer or network (intranet, extranet), authentication for e-commerce (B to B, B to C), ...It is also very simple to use and install. It is ideal for electronic commerce, home banking or e-purse facilities, secure computer access or any of a multitude of other applications.
2. Features
USB full speed interface to PC with simple command structure
Read and write all microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols
Supports SLE4418/28/32/42 memory cards
Supports most common memory-based smart cards, including I2C bus protocol cards (from 1k bits up to 1024k bits) and secure memory cards (Atmel AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608)
Support 1.8V, 3V and 5V MCU cards
Short Circuit Protection
Certificate of conformance: ISO7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL, EMV certified
ISO7816-1/2/3 compatible smart card interface
Support PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) with 1743-307200 bps in reading and writing smart cards
768 bytes RAM size and 16K bytes ROM size
Extra SAM slot is optional
3. Typical Applications
Home Banking and Home Shopping
Electronic Commerce
Checking the balance of account of re-loading an electronic purses
Network access control
S/W locking
Digital signature
Loyalty and promotions
Stored value
Identification
Ticketing
Parking and toll collection
Online gaming
4. Technical Specification
Universal Serial Bus Interface
Type USB full speed, four lines: +5V, GND, D+ and D-
Power source From USB
Speed 12 Mbps
Smart Card Interface
Standard ISO7816 1/2/3, T=0 and T=1
Supply current max 50mA
Smart card read/write speed 1743-307200 bps
Short circuit protection +5V/GND on all pins
The presence of the smart card power supply voltage is indicated through a green LED on the reader
CLK frequency 4 MHz
Card connector Contact
Card insertion cycles min. 100, 000
(Optional) SAM Card Interface
Card connector Landing
Location Under the removable dark lid
Case
Dimensions 97mm(L)x72mm(B)x18.5mm(H)
Color Golden
Operating Conditions
Temperature 0-50
Humidity 40%-80%
Standard/Certifications
EMV Level 1, ISO7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL ME, 2K, XP
OS
Windows 98, ME, 2K, XP
OEM
OEM-Logo possible, customer-specific colors, casing, and card connector