Specifications

Product and Service Guide version 3.9 June 2005
2.2.7 ACR38T SIMTracker II (Plug-in Card Reader)
Due to the rising demand of e-working methods (remote office, home office...)
and the increasing risk of unauthorized access to private network, it is time to
properly secure access to PCs, desktops, and the Intranet and Extranet
networks. ACR38 offers solutions based on smart card readers (connected to
PCs) for access control.
The ACR38 smart card reader/writer is a USB full speed device which is the
interface for the communication between a computer and a smart card. It is
designed for the PC environment, and is the ultimate smart card peripheral for
a PC.
ACR38 is a key partner of the PC as smart card is becoming an essential
component in network security and electronic payment system. Providing
secured network computing environment by its data encryption function, the
SDK package allows users to easily develop their own application to best meet the specific system needs.
ACR38 is a low cost, yet reliable and effective smart card-to-PC interface with design focusing on convenient use and
harmony with other PC peripherals in shape and color. It also provides the solution where the security of a smart card is
required. It can be used as access control to a computer or network (intranet, extranet, ...), authentication for e-
commerce (B to B, B to C), ... It is also very simple to use and install. It is ideal for electronic commerce, home banking
or e-purse facilities, secure computer access or any of a multitude of other applications.
Features
 USB full speed interface to PC with simple command structure
 Support Plug-in SIM-sized card
 Read and write all microprocessor SIM-sized cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols
 Support SLE 4418/28/32/42 memory cards
 Support most common memory-based smart cards, including I2C bus protocol cards (from 1k bits up to 1024k
bits) and secure memory cards (Atmel AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608)
 Support 1.8V. 3V and 5V MCU cards
 Support GSM 11.11 specification
 Require no additional cable
 Short Circuit Protection
 Conform with: ISO 7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, Microsoft WHQL, EMV Level 1, USB Full Speed
 ISO7816-1/2/3 compatible smart card interface
 Support PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) with 1,743 – 250,000 bps in reading and writing smart cards
Technical specification
Interface USB full speed
Supply Voltage Regulated 5V DC
Supply Current < 50mA
Operating Temperature
0 - 50° C
CLK Frequency 4 MHz
Physical Dimensions 78.73mm (L) x 21.50mm (W) x 11.00mm (H)
Standards / Certifications EMV Level 1, USB Full Speed, ISO7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, Microsoft WHQL
2000, XP
Operating System Support Windows 98, Me, 2K and XP, XP SP1a, XP SP 2
Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Unit 2910-2913, 29/F, The Center
99 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Website: www.acs.com.hk Email: [e-mail]
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