ACR38U-N1 – Technical Specifications
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1.0. Introduction
ACR38U PocketMate is a smart card reader that has more to it than meets the eye. As small and
elegant looking as it is, this smart card reader is capable of supporting demanding smart card
applications using full-sized contact smart cards. It provides the perfect balance between reliable
functionality and design aesthetics to meet your security needs in many fields, including e-Banking, e-
Payment, and e-Government.
1.1. Smart Card Reader
ACR38U PocketMate 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). 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 connects with computers through its USB Full Speed
interface and has a smart card read/write speed of
344 Kbps. This small device proves to be a powerful
smart card reader as it houses the ACR38 core, which
has been proven to support highly demanding smart
card applications.
1.2. Ingenious Design
The highly compact ACR38U PocketMate is specifically designed to be brought and used anytime,
anywhere. No larger than a standard USB token, it transforms into a smart card reader for full-sized
contact smart cards with just a single swivel motion.
1.3. Ease of Integration
Being a PC/SC and CCID compliant device, ACR38U PocketMate can easily be integrated in a
compter-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®,
Linux® and Mac OS®. In addition, ACR38U PocketMate may now be used on mobile devices running
the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and later.
With its various features, ACR38U PocketMate is the perfect smart card reader for your smart card
solution.
