The ACR39T-A5 hails new and modern technology in the world of smart card readers. It is a SIM-sized smart card reader that is small in size but packs a lot of features. Being a compact and powerful smart card reader, the ACR39T-A5 brings together sophisticated technology with modern design to meet rigorous requirements in various smart card–based applications.
The ACR39T-A5 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and works well with most memory cards and microprocessor cards with the T=0 and T=1 protocol. It also features a USB Full Speed interface (with USB Type C connector) and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps. This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions, such as Physical and Logical Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking.
The ACR39T-A5 has PC/SC and CCID compliance, making it easy to install and use as it is specifically designed to be integrated into any computer-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Solaris™, Linux®, macOS®. In addition, the ACR39T-A5 may now be used with mobile devices running the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and later.
With its numerous features, the ACR39T-A5 is clearly the perfect smart card reader for your smart card solution.
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- USB Type C Connector
- 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 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 (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- Supports Android™ 3.1 and later
Physical Characteristics |
Dimensions (mm) |
49.5 mm (L) × 21.5 mm (W) × 9.0 mm (H) |
Weight (g) |
7 g |
USB Interface |
Protocol |
USB CCID |
Connector Type |
Standard Type C |
Power Source |
From USB Port |
Speed |
USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
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 |
LED |
1 single-color: Green |
Certifications/Compliance |
Certifications/Compliance |
EN62368/IEC 62368 CE FCC RoHS REACH UKCA VCCI WEEE ISO 7816 USB 2.0 Full Speed PC/SC CCID Microsoft® WHQL |
Device Driver Operating System Support |
Device Driver Operating System Support |
Windows® Linux® macOS® 10.7 and later Android™ 3.1 and later
Solaris™ |
Drivers for ACR39T-A5 |
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 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 |
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
3.65 MB
Version 4.4.2.0
30-Nov-2022
|
Windows® |
Android EVK
1.56 MB
Version 1.1.6
18-Jan-2024
|
Android™ 3.1 or above |
PC/SC Driver Installer
Version 1.0.8
16-Feb-2017
|
Solaris 10, 11 and above |