ACR1552U
ACR1552U
ACR1552U

ACR1552U USB NFC Reader IV

The ACR1552U USB NFC Reader IV is a CCID & PC/SC compliant smart card reader, developed based on 13.56MHz contactless technology. This plug-and-play NFC reader is equipped with a high-speed communication capability of up to 848 kbps and a built-in SAM slot, providing key diversification and mutual authentication to enhance the security of contactless transactions.

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Description

The ACR1552U USB NFC Reader IV is a CCID & PC/SC compliant smart card reader, developed based on 13.56MHz contactless technology. This plug-and-play NFC reader is equipped with a high-speed communication capability of up to 848 kbps and a built-in SAM slot, providing key diversification and mutual authentication to enhance the security of contactless transactions.One of the feature highlights of the ACR1552U is extensive support for various types of smart cards, including ISO 14443 Type A and B Contactless Cards, MIFARE® Cards, FeliCa, ISO 18092 NFC, and ISO 15693 Cards. The reader has USB firmware upgradability and extended APDU support, making it versatile and cost-effective hardware for various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and government.

It also offers intelligent support for three modes of NFC including,

  • Smart Card reader/writer mode
  • Card emulation mode
  • Keyboard emulation mode (Configured by this tool)

NFC technology not only supports payment functions but can also be used for a variety of applications such as access control systems, transportation ticketing, loyalty programs, etc. The flexibility of NFC readers allows for a wide range of potential applications and benefits.

Compatible with major operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, macOS and Android™, the ACR1552U USB NFC Reader IV is powerful and adaptable. It is equipped with a wide range of advanced features and functionality to meet smart card applications that demand high levels of security and reliability.

Fido Support

The ACR1552U USB NFC Reader III also supports FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) authentication protocols, making it compatible with FIDO-enabled devices such as PocketKey and YubiKey. This enables secure, passwordless login and strong 2FA authentication for online services. By leveraging the NFC capabilities of the ACR1552U, users can conveniently authenticate themselves by simply tapping their FIDO-enabled NFC device on the reader.

Integrating FIDO support enhances the security of online transactions and access control systems, making the ACR1552U an ideal choice for e-Government, banking, e-healthcare, network security, and other applications requiring high-level security.

Features:

  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
  • CCID Compliance
  • Contactless Smart Card Reader:
    • Read/Write speed up to 848 kbps
    • Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 70 mm (depending on tag type)
    • Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, ISO 15693 Cards  and ISO18092 NFC
    • Supports MIFARE® (T=CL), FeliCa, NFC tags, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card
    • Built-in anti-collision feature
    • Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
    • One ISO7816-compliant SAM slot (Class A)
    • NFC Support
      •    Smart Card Reader/Writer Mode
      •    Card Emulation Mode
      •    Keyboard Emulation Mode
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
    • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • Peripherals:
    • User-controllable bi-color LED (Blue & Green)
    • User-controllable buzzer (Monotone)
    • One SAM slot
  • USB Firmware Upgradability

Applications:

  • e-Government
  • Banking & Payment
  • e-Healthcare
  • Network Security
  • Access Control
  • e-Purse & Loyalty
  • Transportation