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ACR38DT DualKey
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The ACR38DT DualKey Smart Card Reader offers solutions for both logical and physical access controls based on the SIM-sized combi smart card technology that combines the functionalities of contact and contactless cards.

ACR38DT Contactless/Contact DualKey is an extension of the ACR38T SIMTracker II. It has full ACR38T functionalities with contactless features as added value.

i) Serves as a plug-in (SIM-sized) card reader:
Despite its compact size, ACR38DT DualKey is a high speed USB device that is compatible with SIM sized smart cards (plug-in cards). Now compliant with the CCID specification, ACR38DT offers a plug-and-play solution that eliminates the need for driver installation and driver-system compatibility assessment. It is highly suitable for portable applications, as it is plugged into the PC’s USB port without the need for additional cable or wiring.

ii) Serves as a contactless card:
The contactless functionality of ACR38DT is made possible by an embedded antenna coil that enables the contactless part of the SIM-sized combi card to work as a contactless card and perform read and write operations.

The ACR38DT dual interface token is a reliable and effective high quality reader, designed for convenient use and harmony with other PC peripherals. Without incurring additional costs and compromising security, it enables one to work with applications where two different card interfaces—contact and contactless—can share data and be accessed in the same system. It is ideal for electronic commerce, physical access control, home banking, e-purse facilities, secure computer access, transportation and GSM applications.

  • Supports SIM-sized cards
  • Supports ISO-7816 Class A, B and C ( 5V, 3V, 1.8V ) cards
  • Performs read and write operations on all microprocessor cards with T=0, T=1 protocols
  • Supports most of the popular memory card types in the market:
    • Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) such as:
         Atmel: AT24C01 / 02 / 04 / 08 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024
         SGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
         Gemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K
    • Cards with intelligent 256 bytes EEPROM and write protect function: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532, SLE5542
    • Cards with intelligent 1K bytes EEPROM and write-protect function: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518, SLE5528
    • Cards with '104' type of EEPROM (non-reloadable token counter cards): SLE4406, SLE4436, SLE5536, SLE6636
    • Cards with secure memory IC with password and authentication: AT88SC153, AT88SC1608
    • Cards with Intelligent 416-Bit EEPROM with internal PIN check: SLE4404
    • Cards with Security Logic with Application Zone: AT88SC101, AT88SC102, AT88SC1003
  • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
  • Supports GSM 11.11 specification
  • Embedded antenna coil
  • Supports SIM-sized combi card (Contact and Contactless Interface)
  • Requires no additional cable
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • USB Full Speed
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Certificate of conformance: EN 60950/IEC 60950, ISO-7816, PC/SC, CE, FCC, CCID, Microsoft WHQL, EMV 2000 Level 1
  • Patented technology combining physical and logical access
  • e-Government
  • e-Banking  and e-Payment
  • e-Healthcare
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Network Security
  • Access Control
  • Loyalty Program
Dimensions 78.73mm (L) x 21.50mm (W) x 11.00mm (H)
Interface USB 2.0 full speed
Supply Voltage Regulated 5V DC
Supply Current max. 50mA
Operating Temperature 0-50°C
CLK Frequency 4 MHz
MBTF 500,000 hours
Smart Card Interface Support
  • ISO-7816 Class A, B and C ( 5V, 3V, 1.8V )
Compliance/Certifications
  • EN 60950/IEC 60950, EMV 2000 Level 1, PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant, USB Full Speed
  • Microsoft WHQL: 2000, 2003, XP, VISTA, 2008, 2008 R2, 7
Operating System Support
  • Win98, Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2008
  • Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64
  • Mac
  • Linux
ACR38DT DualKey
Drivers for ACR38DT
Release Date Drivers OS Support Version File Size Notes
USB Interface
27/02/2010 MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver Win 98, Win ME 1.1.2.0 5 MB
27/02/2010 MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver Win 2000, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2008 1.1.2.0 3 MB
27/11/2010 MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64 1.1.2.0 1 MB
27/02/2010 PC/SC Drivers Win98, Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Win XP x64, Win Vista, Win Vista x64, Win 7, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64 1.1.2.0 231 KB
13/05/2010 PC/SC Drivers Linux 1.0.0.0 1 MB
13/05/2010 PC/SC Driver Installer Mac 10.5, Mac 10.6 1.0.0.0 392 KB
Manuals / Datasheets for ACR38DT
Product Presentation of ACR38 series smart card readers
Technical Specification of ACR38DT DualKey
Reference Manual of ACR38 series smart card readers
PC/SC memory card access reference document of ACR38 smart card readers
Change Log of ACR38 CCID Reader