ACS ACR38U-I1 User manual

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Technical Specifications V1.09
ACR38U-I1
SmartCardReader

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Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction .............................................................................................................3
1.1. Smart Card Reader................................................................................................................3
1.2. Modern 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
ACR38U-I1 is the latest addition to the ACR38 PC-linked Smart Card Reader Series. Combining
secure smart card reader technology functionalities with a sleek and modern design, ACR38U-I1 is
the perfect peripheral for your smart card applications.
1.1. Smart Card Reader
ACR38U-I1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C smart
cards and microprocessor cards with the T=0 and T=1
protocol. Also, it supports a wide variety of memory cards in
the market, including the Department of Defense Common
Access Card (CAC). This makes it perfect for a broad range
of solutions, such as PIV Application, Physical and Logical
Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking.
1.2. Modern Design
The new sleek and stylish design of ACR38U-I1 makes it
stand out from ordinary smart card readers. This trendy
device houses the powerful ACR38 core, which has been
proven to support highly demanding smart card applications. It also features a USB Full Speed
interface and a smart card reader/writer speed of 344 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR38U-I1 can last for at
least 100,000 card insertion cycles.
1.3. Ease of Integration
ACR38U-I1 is easy to install, use and integrate into a PC environment. It is PC/SC and CCID
compliant, and its drivers are compatible with Windows®, Linux® and Mac operating systems. In
addition, ACR38U-I1 may now be used on mobile devices running the Android™ platform with
versions 3.1 and above.
With its various features, the ACR38U-I1 is the perfect smart card reader for your smart card solution.

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2.0.Features
•USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
•Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
•Smart Card Reader:
oSupports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
oSupports CAC (Common Access Card)
oSupports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
oSupports memory cards
oSupports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
oFeatures Short Circuit Protection
•Application Programming Interface:
oSupports PC/SC
oSupports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
•Supports Android™ 3.1 and above1
•Compliant with the following standards:
oFIPS 201
oTAA
oEN60950/IEC 60950
oISO 7816
oCE
oFCC
oUL
oKC
oVCCI
oPC/SC
oCCID
oEMV 2000 Level 1
oMicrosoft® WHQL
oRoHS 2
oREACH
1PC/SC and CCID support are not applicable

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3.0.Supported Card Types
3.1. MCU Cards
ACR38U-I1 operates with ISO 7816 MCU card following either the T=0 or T=1 protocol. It also works
with CAC cards, ideal for US PIV and PKI applications.
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards
ACR38U-I1 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:
oAtmel®: AT24C01/02/04/08/16/32/64/128/256/512/1024
oSGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
oGemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K
•Cards with secure memory IC with password and authentication, including:
oAtmel®: AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608
•Cards with intelligent 1 KB EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
oInfineon®: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518 and SLE5528
•Cards with intelligent 256-byte EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
oInfineon®: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532 and SLE5542
•Cards with ‘104’ type EEPROM non-reloadable token counter cards, including:
oInfineon®: SLE4406, SLE4436, SLE5536 and SLE6636
•Cards with Intelligent 416-bit EEPROM with internal PIN check, including:
oInfineon®: SLE4404
•Cards with Security Logic with Application Zone(s), including:
oAtmel®: AT88SC101, AT88SC102 and AT88SC1003

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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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5.0.Technical Specifications
Universal Serial Bus Interface
Type............................................... USB Full Speed, four lines: +5 V, GND, D+ and D-
Power Source................................. From USB
Speed............................................. 12 Mbps
Contact Smart Card Interface
Standard ........................................ ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V), T=0 and T=1
Supply Current............................... Max. 50 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... Max. 344,086 bps
Short Circuit Protection ................. +5 V/GND on all pins
CLK Frequency.............................. 4 MHz
Card Connector.............................. Contact
Card Insertion Cycles..................... Min. 100,000
Physical Specifications
Dimensions .................................... 72.2 mm (L) x 69.0 mm (W) x 14.5 mm (H)
Color .............................................. White
Weight............................................ 65 g (± 5 g allowance for cable)
Cable length, cord, connector........ 1.5 m, Fixed (non-detachable), USB A
Built-in Peripheral
LED................................................ 1 LED, Green
Operating Conditions
Temperature................................... 0 °C – 50 °C
Humidity......................................... Max. 90% (non-condensing)
MTBF ............................................. 500,000 hrs
Application Programming Interface
PC/SC
CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Certifications/Compliance
EN60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816, FIPS 201, TAA, CE, FCC, KC, VCCI, UL, PC/SC, CCID,
EMV 2000 Level 1, RoHS 2, REACH, USB Full Speed
Microsoft® WHQL for Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8,
Windows® 8.1, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2,
Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2

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Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® CE, Windows® 98, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7,
Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2,
Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2
Linux®, Mac OS®, Android™ 3.1 and above
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Atmel is registered trademark of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries, in the US and/or 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.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.