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ACR128U
Dual-Interface Smart Card Reader

The ACR128U Dual-Interface Smart Card Reader is a contact and contactless smart card reader compliant with the ISO 7816 Parts 1-3 Class A, B standard for contact cards and with the ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Type A, B standard for contactless cards.

ACR128U is PC/SC-compliant for contact and contactless interfaces. It makes use of high-speed communication for contactless cards with a maximum speed of 848 kbps. ACR128U also has intelligent support for hybrid and combi cards, and is designed such that it can still detect a contactless card even if it is inserted to the contact card slot.

Furthermore, as different applications require different levels of security and functionality, the ACR128U comes with a built-in SAM card slot for added security.

By combining contact and contactless interfaces in one reader, ACR128U is suitable for environments that favor dual-interface applications. For example, you may use the reader for both settling online payments with contact EMV Level 1 cards and reading the balance of your contactless Mifare membership cards. ACR128U can also be embedded in bigger machines and systems such as vending machines, automatic fare collection systems, and public telephone systems.

  • Compliance with CCID and PC/SC for contact, contactless and SAM card interfaces
  • Read/write speed up to 848 kbps
  • Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
  • Supports major contactless smart cards that conform to ISO14443 Type A and B
  • Supports major contact smart cards that conform to ISO7816
  • Native T=CL support for ISO14443-4
  • T=CL emulation for Mifare Classic PICCs, e.g. Mifare 1K/4K, Mini and Ultralight
  • Supports new Mifare Plus SL1 (4 Byte UID) and SL3
  • Supports STM contactless memory chips, i.e. SR176, SRI512 and SRI4K
  • Intelligent support for hybrid and combi cards
  • Supports multi-block transfer mode
  • Built-in anti-collision feature (at least 1 card is detected when multiple cards are presented)
  • Built-in SAM card slot
  • Durable landing type smart card connector
  • User-controllable monotone buzzer and LEDs
  • USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)

ACR128 is end-of-life already. To inquire about a suitable replacement or pending orders, please contact [email protected].

Drivers for ACR128
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
PC/SC Driver Package  3.04 MB
Version 1.1.8
10-Jan-2020 		Linux ®
PC/SC Drivers  458 KB
Version 1.1.8
06-Jan-2020 		Linux®, Mac OS® X
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 ACR128
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR128 DualBoost Contactless Smart Card Reader
Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR128 DualBoost Contactless Smart Card Reader
Application Programming Interface

API Driver Manual of ACR128 DualBoost Contactless Smart Card Reader