Advanced Card ACR39U-U1 User manual

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Technical Specifications V1.03
ACR39U-U1
SmartCardReader

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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 the 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
the T=0, 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 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 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®and Mac OS®. 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 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 SIPRNET Card
oSupports J-LIS Card
oSupports microprocessor cards with T=0 and 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 later1
•Compliant with the following standards:
oEN60950/IEC 60950
oISO 7816
oEMV™ Level 1 (Contact)
oPC/SC
oCCID
oCE
oFCC
oRoHS 2
oREACH
oFIPS 201 (USA)
oTAA (USA)
oJ-LIS (Japan)
oVCCI (Japan)
oPBOC (China)
oMicrosoft® WHQL
1Uses 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:
oAtmel®: AT24C01/02/04/08/16/32/64/128/256/512/1024
oSGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
oGemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K
•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

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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
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions .................................... 72.2 mm (L) × 69.0 mm (W) × 14.0 mm (H)
Weight............................................ 65 g (± 5 g allowance for cable)
Color .............................................. Black
USB Host Interface
Type............................................... USB CCID, Four Lines: +5 V, GND, D+ and D-
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 cable
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............................ 4.80 MHz
Card Connector.............................. 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
Supply Current............................... Max. 50 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... 9.6 Kbps – 600 Kbps
Card Connector.............................. 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 - 50 °C
Humidity......................................... Max. 90% (non-condensing)
MTBF ............................................. 500,000 hrs
Certifications/Compliance
EN60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816, USB Full Speed, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS 2,
REACH, FIPS 201 (USA), TAA (USA), J-LIS (Japan), VCCI (Japan), PBOC (China), Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® ME, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, 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
Linux®, Mac OS®, Android™ 3.1 and later
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Atmel is registered trademark of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries, in the US and/or other countries.
EMV is a 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.