ACR38T-H1 SIM-sized smart card reader is a small USB device that delivers more than it meets the eye. A powerful reader that packs a lot in feature despite its size, it has all the functionalities of a standard-sized ACR38 PC-linked Smart Card Reader.

ACR38T-H1 supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards and works with most memory cards and microprocessor cards with the T=0 and T=1 protocol. 
This device houses the powerful ACR38 core, which has been proven to support highly demanding smart card applications. It also features a USB Full Speed interface and a smart card read/write speed of up to 344 Kbps. Highly durable, ACR38T-H1 can last for at least 30,000 card insertion cycles.

ACR38T-H1 has PC/SC and CCID compliance that make for its seamless interoperability and use across different platforms, particularly in computer-based environments. In addition, ACR38T-H1 may now be used on mobile devices running the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and later.
With its numerous features, ACR38T-H1 can be used in different applications such as e-Banking, e-Payment, and Network Security.

PC-Linked USB SIM Card Slot
  • USB Full Speed Interface
  • 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) 8.4 g 
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type Standard Type A
Power Source From USB Port
Speed USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots 1 Standard SIM-Sized Card Slot
Standard ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance EN60950/IEC 60950
ISO 7816, USB Full Speed
PC/SC
CCID
VCCI (Japan)
Microsoft® WHQL
CE
FCC
WEEE
RoHS
REACH
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®
Linux®
MAC OS®
Solaris
Android™

ACR38T-H1 is end-of-life already. To inquire about a suitable replacement or pending orders, please contact [email protected].

Drivers for ACR38T-H1
USB Interface OS Support
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5.62 MB
Version 4.2.9.0
25-Jun-2018
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
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  1.06 MB
Version 4.2.9.0
22-Jun-2018
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
PC/SC Drivers  371 KB
Version 2.0.1.0
23-Nov-2015
Windows® CE 5.0, Windows® CE 6.0, Windows® CE 7.0
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 
Version 1.0.8
16-Feb-2017
Solaris 10, 11 and above



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR38T-H1
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR38 Series Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR38T-H1 Smart Card Reader

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR38 Series Smart Card Readers (CCID)