ACR39U Smart Card Reader ushers in new and modern technology to the world of smart card readers. This compact smart card reader brings together sophisticated technology and modern design to meet the rigorous requirements of smart card–based applications.

It also features a USB Full Speed interface and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR39U can withstand up to 200,000 card insertion cycles. ACR39U also has various certifications, such as EMV™ Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC, making it the ideal smart card reader for your e-Bankingand e-Payment application needs.

It is fully compliant with PC/SC and CCID specifications, and supports various operating systems such as Windows®, Solaris™, Linux®, and macOS. Additionally, ACR39U can be used on mobile devices running on the Android platform, version 3.1 and above.

With its sleek, stylish design and powerful core, the ACR39U is the ideal peripheral for your smart card applications.

PC-Linked USB Single Contact Card Slot
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
  • Compatible with USB 3.0
  • Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
  • Smart Card Reader:
    • Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
    • Supports CAC
    • Supports SIPRNET Card
    • Supports J-LIS Card
    • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
    • Supports memory cards
    • Supports Mykad Card
    • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
    • Features Short-Circuit Protection
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
    • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • Supports Android™ 3.1 and later
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 72.2 mm (L) x 69.0 mm (W) x 14.5 mm (H)
Weight (g) 65.0 g
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type USB Type-A
Power Source USB port
Speed USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Compatible with USB 3.0
Cable Length 1.5 m (Non-Detachable)
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots 1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Others Mykad Card, CAC, PIV, J-LIS, SIPRNET Smart Cards
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance Standards
  • USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL, EMVTM Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), J-LIS, TAA
Regulatory/ Environmental
  • CE, IEC/EN 62368, FCC, VCCI, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, KCC, UL, BIS
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Solaris™, Android™
Drivers & Utilities for ACR39U
USB Interface OS Support
ACS ApduTool (iOS)  118.31 KB
Version 1.2
23-Feb-2024
iOS and iPadOS 16.2 or above
PC/SC Driver Installer  5.02 MB
Version 4.4.2.1
11-Dec-2025
Windows®
PC/SC Driver Installer  4.30 MB
Version 1.1.13
20-Nov-2025
Linux®
PC/SC Driver Installer  281.65 KB
Version 1.1.13
17-Nov-2025
macOS®
Android EVK  1.46 MB
Version 1.1.8
25-Nov-2025
Android™ 3.1 or above
PC/SC Driver Installer 
Version 1.0.8
16-Feb-2017
Solaris 10, 11 and above



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR39U
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR39U-U1 Smart Card Reader

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader