ACR39 PocketMate II with USB  Type-C Connector represents an ACS new paradigm. No larger
than a USB stick, this smart card reader is capable of supporting demanding smart card applications
using full-sized contact smart cards. It provides value and reliable functionality to meet your security
needs, and is highly durable as it is able to last for 100,000 card insertion cycles.

ACR39U PocketMate II supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and
microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. It supports a wide variety of memory cards, including
the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), the SIPRNET Card and the Malaysian
Identity Card (MyKad). This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions, such as PIV, Physical and
Logical Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking applications.

This USB Type-C connector version of ACR39U PocketMate II enables backwards compatibility and
reversible use, along with all of the features mentioned for ACR39U series. ACR39U PocketMate II
can easily be integrated in a computer-based or mobile device-based environment. Its drivers are
compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, Solaris™, and macOS. In addition,
ACR39U PocketMate II may now be used on mobile devices running on Android™ versions 3.1 and
later.

With the evolution of ACR39U Pocketmate II to USB Type-C, there are now more opportunies for
the next generation of your smart card solution.

PC-Linked USB Single Contact Card Slot
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
  • USB Type-C Connector
  • Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
  • Swivel Motion Design
  • 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 Mykad Card
    • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
    • Supports memory cards
    • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
    • Features Short-Circuit Protection
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
    • Supports CT-API CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • Supports Android™ 3.1 and later
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 58.0 mm (L) x 20.0 mm (W) x13.9 mm (H)
Weight (g) 10 g
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type USB Type-C
Power Source USB port
Speed USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
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, SIPRNET, J-LIS Smart Cards
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance Standard
  • USB CCID, PC/SC, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), J-LIS, Microsoft® WHQL, TAA
Regulatory/ Environmental
  • CE, IEC/EN 62368, UL 62368, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, UKCA
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, Solaris™, Android™
Drivers & Utilities for ACR39U-NF
USB Interface OS Support
PC/SC Driver Installer  3.65 MB
Version 4.4.2.0
21-Nov-2022
Windows®
PC/SC Driver Package  3.17 MB
Version 1.1.10
04-Aug-2023
Linux®
PC/SC Driver Installer  279.71 KB
Version 1.1.11.1
26-Aug-2024
macOS®
Android EVK  1.56 MB
Version 1.1.6
21-Dec-2023
Android™ 3.1 or above
ACS ApduTool (iOS)  118.31 KB
Version 1.2
23-Feb-2024
iOS 16.2 or later
PC/SC Driver Installer 
Version 1.0.8
16-Feb-2017
Solaris 10, 11 and above



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR39U-NF
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR39U-NF Pocketmate II Smart Card Reader

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader