ACS ACR39U USB Smart Card Reader — EMV Level 1 | ISO 7816 | PC/SC | BIS Certified

Security-critical applications — banking, government identity, healthcare, and PKI — demand a smart card reader that performs without compromise, day after day. The ACS ACR39U is built precisely for that. A compact, USB-connected contact smart card reader engineered to meet the toughest requirements in e-banking, e-government, access control, and public key infrastructure, it replaces the older ACR38 series with significantly improved performance and a broader compliance stack.

At its core, the ACR39U reads and writes at up to 600 Kbps over a full-speed USB 2.0 interface (12 Mbps), covering every ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart card — operating at 5V, 3V, or 1.8V — with both T=0 and T=1 microprocessor card protocols. It also supports a wide range of memory cards including I2C, SLE44xx, and SLE54xx series, and works seamlessly with high-security credential cards including CAC (US Department of Defense Common Access Card), SIPRNET, and J-LIS (Japan). For PIV, PKI, digital signature, and logical/physical access control deployments, this covers every major card format in active use globally.

Durability is one of the ACR39U's most underrated strengths. The landing connector variant is rated for 200,000 card insertion cycles — double the typical industry standard — with an MTBF of 500,000 hours. This is hardware built to survive the high-volume, daily-use reality of bank teller stations, government service counters, hospital reception desks, and secure workstation environments.

Installation takes seconds. Fully compliant with PC/SC and CCID specifications, the ACR39U installs as a plug-and-play device on Windows (7 through 10, including Server editions), Linux, macOS, Solaris, and Android 3.1 and later — no custom driver work required in most environments. The Microsoft WHQL-certified driver ensures seamless deployment in managed enterprise Windows fleets. An optional SAM card slot (ISO 7816-compliant) allows hardware-level cryptographic key storage for deployments where maximum security is non-negotiable. Short-circuit protection on all pins guards the reader and connected systems against electrical faults.

The matte black, 65-gram body (72.2×69×14.5 mm) fits on any desk without drawing attention, and the 1.5-metre fixed USB cable gives comfortable reach across standard workstation setups.

Certifications: EMV Level 1 (Contact), PBOC, BIS India, CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, TAA (USA), J-LIS (Japan), VCCI (Japan), ISO 7816, PC/SC, CCID, EN/IEC 60950, Microsoft WHQL.

Applications: e-government, e-banking and e-payment, e-healthcare, PKI, network security, access control, digital signature, loyalty programmes, PIV, CAC, SIPRNET.

Product highlights

• Reads and writes at up to 600 Kbps over a USB 2.0 Full Speed interface (12 Mbps) — significantly faster than predecessor ACR38 series for demanding real-time authentication and payment applications

• Full ISO 7816 Class A, B and C support (5V, 3V and 1.8V) with T=0 and T=1 protocols — covers every current-generation microprocessor smart card format in a single device

• EMV Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC certified — validated for e-banking, e-payment, and financial transaction applications that require certified card reader hardware

• Supports CAC (US DoD Common Access Card), SIPRNET, J-LIS, PIV, and PKI credentials — ready for government, military, and high-security enterprise identity deployments out of the box

• Rated for 100,000 card insertions (200,000 with landing connector) and MTBF of 500,000 hours — built for bank teller stations, service counters, and high-volume daily-use environments

• PC/SC and CCID compliant plug-and-play installation — zero configuration on Windows 7–10, Windows Server, Linux, macOS, Solaris, and Android 3.1 and later

• BIS India certified alongside CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, TAA, J-LIS, VCCI, and Microsoft WHQL — one of the most comprehensively certified smart card readers available for Indian and global markets

• Optional ISO 7816-3 SAM card slot for hardware-level cryptographic key storage — enables maximum-security deployments where keys must be isolated in a secure element

• Short-circuit protection on all card interface pins — guards connected systems against electrical faults from damaged or non-standard cards in field deployments

• Compact matte black design at 72.2×69×14.5 mm and just 65g, with a 1.5m fixed USB cable — low-profile and practical for any desk, counter, or secure workstation setup