ACR39U-H1 is a smart card reader that enables upright insertion of smart cards, making it convenient
to use for applications like e-Government, access control, and  alike.

ACR39U-H1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V), microprocessor
cards with the T=0 or T=1 protocol, memory cards, as well as the Malaysian Identity Card (Mykad).
It also features a USB full speed interface and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps.
Highly durable, ACR39U-H1 can last for 200,000 card insertion cycles. ACR39U-H1 also has various
certifications, such as EMV™ Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC (People’s Bank of China), making it the
ideal smart card reader for your e-Banking and e-Payment applications.

ACR39U-H1 is easy to install, use, and integrate in a computer-based environment. It is PC/SC and
CCID-compliant with drivers that are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®,
macOS® and Solaris™. In addition, ACR39U-H1 can also be used on mobile devices running on the
Android™ platform Versions 3.1 and later.

With its advanced features, ACR39U-H1 is the the ultimate smart card reader for your applications.

PC-Linked USB Single Contact Card Slot
  • USB Full Speed Interface
  • Compatible with USB 3.0
  • USB Type-A Connector
  • Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
  • Smart Card Reader:
    • Contact Interface:
      • Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
      • Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
      • Supports SIPRNET 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) 71.5 mm (L) x 80.0 mm (W) x 80.0 mm (H)
Weight (g) 174 g
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type USB Type-A
Power Source USB port
Speed USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
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, SIPRNET Smart Cards
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance Standards
  • USB CCID, PC/SC, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), Microsoft® WHQL, TAA
Regulatory/ Environmental
  • CE, IEC/EN 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-H1
USB Interface OS Support
PC/SC Driver Installer  3.65 MB
Version 4.4.2.0
21-Nov-2022
Windows®
PC/SC Driver Installer  279.71 KB
Version 1.1.11.1
26-Aug-2024
macOS®
PC/SC Driver Package  3.17 MB
Version 1.1.10
04-Aug-2023
Linux®
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-H1
Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR39U-H1 Smart Card Reader

Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader