Specifications

Product and Service Guide version 3.9 June 2005
2.2.14 SDK-ACR38 – ACR38 Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit
ACR38 SDK is a complete package containing all the vital
components required for smart card application development. It
provides developers with a convenient and effective way to
incorporate smart cards into their solutions.
Reflecting ACS expertise in smart card technologies, the
development kit is a complete package containing all the vital
components required for MCU-based and memory-based smart
card application development, which is suitable for both
beginners and experienced developers.
It is also an ideal training and development tool for those who
would like to know more about MCU-based and memory-based smart card technologies. Software development
companies can use the kit to develop systems specific to their requirements to meet customers’ demanding needs or to
incorporate various contactless smart card technologies into their current applications.
Package Contents
 1 x ACR38 Smart Card Reader
 1 x ACR38T SIMTracker SIM-sized plug-in Smart Card Reader
 1 x ABR08LS 8-digit Balance Reader
 5 x ACOS2 8Kbyte microprocessor-based smart cards
 5 x ACOS2 SIM-size plug-in 8Kbyte microprocessor-based smart cards
 5 x SLE 4428 memory-based smart cards
 5 x SLE 4442 memory-based smart cards
 Installation CD-ROM (including drivers, sample codes, utility tools and demo software)
 SDK User manual
Features
 USB full speed interface to PC with simple command structure
 Read and write all microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols
 Supports SLE 4418/28/32/42 memory cards
 Supports 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
 Short Circuit Protection
 Certificate of conformance: ISO 7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL, EMV certified
 ISO7816-1/2/3 compatible smart card interface
 Support PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) with 1743 – 307200 bps in reading and writing smart cards
 768 bytes RAM size and 16K bytes ROM size
 SDK contains all the vital components required for MCU-based and memory-based smart card application
development
 SDK designed for both novice and experienced developers
Technical specification
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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Interface USB
Supply Voltage Regulated 5V DC
Supply Current Max. 50 mA
Operating Temperature
0 - 50° C
Physical Dimensions 97mm (L) x 72mm (B) x 18.5mm (H)
Smart Card Read/Write Speed 1743 – 307200 bps
Standards / Certifications EMV Level 1, ISO7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL ME, 2K,
XP
Card Type Support Support 1.8V, 3V, 5V MCU cards
Supports I2C bus protocol cards (from 1k bits up to 1024k bits) and
secure memory cards (Atmel AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608), also
supports SLE 4418/28, 4432/42.