ACS ACR38U-N1 PocketMate *USB TYPE-A* Contact Smart Card Reader/Writer

The ACR38U PocketMate is 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. It is capable of supporting demanding smart card applications, providing the perfect balance between reliable functionality and design aesthetics to meet your security needs in applications like e-Banking, e-Payment, Physical and Logical Access and e-Government.

Housing the ACS ACR38 core, ACR38U PocketMate supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V), microprocessor cards with the T=0, and T=1 protocols. 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 and Digital Signature.

The highly compact ACR38U PocketMate is specifically designed to be brought and used anytime, anywhere. Being a PC/SC and CCID compliant device, ACR38U PocketMate can easily be integrated into a PC environment, with drivers that are compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. Also, the ACR38U PocketMate can also be used on mobile devices running the Android™ platform versions 3.1 and above.

With its various features, this FIPS 201-certified smart card reader is the perfect device for your smart card solution.

Compliance

• ISO 7816 (Parts 1-3)
• PC/SC
• CCID
• CE
• FCC
• WEEE
• RoHS 2
• REACH
• TAA (USA)
• Microsoft WHQL
• FIPS 201
• EN/IEC 60950
• EMV Level 1 (Contact)

Ideal For:

• e-Government
• e-Banking and e-Payment
• e-Healthcare
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Digital Signature
• Network Security
• PIV Application
• Physical and Logical Access Control (PACS)
• Loyalty Program
• Computer-based environments

Cards Supported

• ISO 7816 (Parts 1-3), Class A,B,C (5V, 3V and 1.8V)
• CAC
• PIV
• MCU Cards (T=0 and T=1 protocol)
• Memory-based Smart Cards:
• I2C (free memory cards) with MAX. 128 bytes page with capability
• Secure Memory IC with password and authentication
• Intelligent 1 KB EEPROM with write-protect function
• 256-byte EEPROM with write-protect function
• '104' type EEPROM non-reloadable token counter cards
• 416-bit EEPROM with Internal PIN check
• Security Logic with Application Zones
• *FULL-SIZED CONTACT SMART CARDS SUPPORT*

OS Support

• Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
• Windows Server 2003/2008/2008R2/2012/2012R2/2016
• Linux
• MacOS
• Solaris
• Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) and Later

Features

• USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
• USB Type-A connector
• Plug and Play
• Read/write speed of 344 Kbps
• MINIMUM card insertion cycles of 100,000
• ACR38 core
• Swivel Motion Design for smart card reader transformation
• Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
• Short Circuit Protection
• CT-API (Card Terminal Application Programing Interface)

Downloads

ACS ACR38U-N1 PocketMate *USB TYPE-A* Contact Smart Card Reader/Writer Driver Download Page

ACS MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver for Windows OS (*DOWNLOADS IMMEDIATELY)

ACS PC/SC Driver Installer for MacOS 10.6 or Above (*DOWNLOADS IMMEDIATELY)

ACS PC/SC Drivers for Linux & MacOS X (*DOWNLOADS IMMEDIATELY)
ACS ACR38U-N1 PocketMate *USB TYPE-A* Contact Smart Card Reader/Writer Datasheet 

Steps for Downloading Drivers

1. Click URL above titled ACS ACR38U-N1 PocketMate *USB TYPE-A* Contact Smart Card Reader/Writer Driver Download Page
2. Select Downloads Tab
3. Click and download relevant files based off operating system  
4. Open file at the bottom of the web browser in the Download Bar (*Depending on browser i.e. Chrome, Edge or Firefox)

*To find out your operating system version for Windows, select File Explorer and right click This PC on the Quick Access left side panel and select Properties in the submenu. Underneath both Device specifications and Windows specifications, the OS version is stated.