Nowadays, more and more people rely on the Web for many day-to-day transactions that once required their physical presence. These include e-banking and online shopping. However, as technology becomes more sophisticated, fraud also becomes more prevalent. These occurrences generate billion-dollar losses and bring distress most especially to the banking sector. APG8201 PINhandy smart card reader addresses this problem.

APG8201 PINhandy is a handheld smart card device featuring a keypad and an LCD screen. It operates as a USB smart card reader with PINpad. It has Secure PIN Entry (SPE) feature to protect every PIN code from attacks, such as viruses or USB sniffers. It performs secure authentication for log-in before the user can perform transactions like online transactions and banking log-ons. A cost-efficient response to man-in-the-middle attacks, APG8201 may be delivered in bulk by banks to individual customers, to aid them in handling sensitive data.



PC-Linked Standalone USB Battery Powered Single Contact Card Slot Graphical/ Dot Matrix LCD Keypad/ PINPad Firmware Upgradeable
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface      
  • CCID Compliance             
  • Supports PC/SC               
  • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)      
  • Supports PPS (Protocols and Parameters Selection)        
  • Supports PC/SC 2.01 Secure PIN Entry (SPE)       
  • Smart Card Reader:        
    • Supports full-sized microprocessor Cards (T=0, T=1 Protocols)   
    • Supports ISO 7816 Class A Cards               
    • Allows semi-insertion of cards  
    • Short-circuit protection
  • Built-in Peripherals:       
    • Graphical LCD for Logos and Multiple-language Characters          
    • Monotone Buzzer          
    • Durable Tactile Keypad with 20 Silicon Rubber Keys         
    • Key Symbol on LCD to Recognize SPE Mode        
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 95 mm (L) × 60 mm (W) × 11 mm (H)
Weight (g) 49 g (with batteries)
Standalone Mode
Power Source 2 × CR2032 batteries (replaceable)
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Power Source From USB port
Speed USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Cable Length 1.5 m detachable cable
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots 1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A (5 V)
Protocol T=0; T=1
Other Features
Other Features Built-in Calculator Function
e-Purse
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance MasterCard® CAP
MasterCard® AA4C/PLA
Visa® DPA
EMV Level 1 (Contact)
ISO 7816
USB Full Speed
PC/SC
PC/SC 2.0 Part 10 - Secure PIN Entry
CCID
FIPS 201 (US)
Microsoft® WHQL
CE
FCC
RoHS 2  
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®
Linux®
MAC OS®
Android™
iOS®

APG8201 is end-of-life already. To inquire about a suitable replacement or pending orders, please contact [email protected].

Drivers for APG8201
USB Interface OS Support
PC/SC Driver Installer  258.98 KB
Version 1.1.8.3
22-Feb-2022
Mac OS® X 10.6 or above
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5 MB
Version 4.2.6.1
11-Oct-2017
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5 MB
Version 4.0.6.0
14-Nov-2014
Windows® 7 (for users who did not install required Microsoft Windows Updates and get driver signature error (Code 52))
PC/SC Drivers  921 KB
Version 4.2.6.0
14-Sep-2017
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2
CT-API Library  2.04 MB
Version 1.0.1.1
23-Jan-2017
Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows 8.1, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
CT-API Library  261 KB
Version 1.0.1
23-Jan-2017
Linux®, Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X10.6, Mac OS® X10.7, Mac OS® X10.8, Mac OS® X10.9



Manuals & Datasheets for APG8201
Product Presentation

Product Presentation for APG8201 PINhandy

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of APG8201 PINhandy

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of APG8201 PINhandy