ACR3901T-W1 ACS Secure Bluetooth® SIM-sized Contact Card Reader combines the latest smart card reader technology with Bluetooth® Smart connectivity. With a core based on the ACR3901U-S1, this compact and lightweight smart card reader meets the requirements of various smart card-based applications running on most Bluetooth-enabled devices in the market, such as smart phones and tablets.
ACR3901T-W1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C SIM-sized smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and most memory cards in the market, including microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. ACR3901T-W1 has a read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps and connectivity options for both USB Full Speed and Bluetooth 4.0 Interfaces. With its compact design and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, ACR3901T-W1 is extremely portable and convenient for use anytime, anywhere.
ACR3901T-W1 also offers in-field firmware upgrade to help the user cope with the fast-changing technology utilized by different applications. With this feature, stakeholders will be able to save valuable cost and time and provide utmost convenience to users. Equipped with AES-128 encryption algorithm, it supports devices running on Android™ 4.3 and above, iOS 8.0 and above, Windows®, and Mac OS®.
ACR3901T-W1 uses Bluetooth® technology that allows easy integration without employing any physical connection to any terminal as well as PC/SC and CCID-compliant, making it easy to install and use in any computer-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with the Windows® operating system, Linux®, and Mac OS®.
With its numerous features, the ACR3901T-W1 is the perfect smart card reader for your smart card solution.
Should you wish to try out the demo apps for ACR3901T-W1, please download the app from Google Play and App Store.
- Bluetooth® Interface
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- Power Source:
- Battery-Powered (incorporates a Lithium-ion battery rechargeable through Micro-USB port)
- USB-Powered (through PC-linked mode)
- CCID Compliance
- Smart Card Reader:
- Contact Interface:
- Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) SIM-sized cards
- Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
- Supports memory cards
- Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
- Features Short-Circuit Protection
- Supports AES-128 encryption algorithm
- Built-in Peripheral:
- Application Programming Interface:
- Supports PC/SC
- Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- USB Firmware Upgradeability
- Supports Android™ 4.3 and later
- Supports iOS 5.0 and later
Physical Characteristics |
Dimensions (mm) |
66 mm (L) x 24 mm (W) x 14 mm (H) |
Weight (g) |
17 g (30 g with cable ± 5 g tolerance) |
Bluetooth Interface |
Protocol |
Bluetooth® (Bluetooth Low Energy / Bluetooth 4.0) |
Power Source |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (charging through USB) |
Speed |
1 Mbps |
USB Interface |
Protocol |
USB CCID |
Connector Type |
Micro-USB |
Power Source |
From USB port |
Speed |
USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
Cable Length |
20 cm, Detachable |
Contact Smart Card Interface |
Number of Slots |
1 SIM-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 |
Built-in Peripherals |
Buttons |
For Device ON/FF; Transaction Approval (depending on software support |
LED |
1 Bi-color: Green and Blue 1 single-color: Red |
Other Features |
Encryption |
In-device AES encryption algorithm |
Firmware Upgrade |
Supported |
Certifications/Compliance |
Certifications/Compliance |
EN 60950/IEC 60950 ISO 7816 USB Full Speed Bluetooth® PC/SC CCID CE FCC RoHS REACH Microsoft® WHQL |
Device Driver Operating System Support |
Device Driver Operating System Support |
Windows® Linux® MAC OS® 10.7 and later Android™ 4.3 and later iOS 8.0 and later |
Drivers for ACR3901T-W1 |
iOS BLE EVK (SmartCardIO)
3.11 MB
Version 0.53
03-Jan-2022
|
iOS 9.0 and above *With Extended APDU Support |
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
15.43 MB
Version 2.3.0.0
18-Dec-2019
|
Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11 |
Android BLE EVK (SmartCardIO)
2.00 MB
Version 0.5.4
11-Jul-2022
|
Android 4.4 and above
*With Extended APDU Support |
PC/SC Driver Installer
258.98 KB
Version 1.1.8.3
22-Feb-2022
|
Mac OS® X 10.6 or above |
PC/SC Driver Package
3.17 MB
Version 1.1.10
04-Aug-2023
|
Linux ® |
Android EVK
1.56 MB
Version 1.1.6
18-Jan-2024
|
Android™ 3.1 or above |
Android EVK
1.56 MB
Version 1.1.6
21-Dec-2023
|
Android™ 3.1 and above |
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
3.65 MB
Version 4.4.2.0
21-Nov-2022
|
Windows 7 x86, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8 x86, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1 x86, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x86, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2016 x64, Windows Server 2019 x64, Windows Server 2022 x64 |
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
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 |