ACR40T is ACS’s newest compact high-speed USB contact SIM-sized smart card reader.  It supports
firmware upgrade, as well as ISO 7816 Class A, B and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V), microprocessor
cards
with the T=0, T=1 protocol, and a wide variety of memory cards in the market.

Combining sophisticated and ground-breaking modern technology, the competitive advantage of
ACR40T lies in its compact size and sliding smart card entry slot, allowing for hassle-free application. 

Compliant with both CCID and PC/SC as well as Microsoft® WHQL, ACR40T is also compatible
with various operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™, and is able to
connect with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C respectively.

PC-Linked USB SIM Card Slot Firmware Upgradeable
  • Supports Various Types of Contact Cards
    • ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V and 1.8 V)
    • Microprocessor Card (T=0, T=1)
    • Memory Card
    • Features Short Circuit Protection
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
  • Built-in Peripherals
    • 1 x Programmable LED (Green)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) ACR40T-A1: 48.9mm (L) × 17.7mm (W) × 8.0mm (H)
ACR40T-A5: 44.7mm (L) × 17.7mm (W) × 8.0mm (H)
Weight (g) ACR40T-A1: 6.8 g ± 1.0 g
ACR40T-A5: 5.3 g ± 1.0 g
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type USB Type-A
USB Type-C
Power Source USB Port
Speed USB Full Speed (12Mbps)
Compatible with USB 3.0
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots 1 SIM-Sized Card Slot (2FF)
Protocol T=0; T=1
Built-in Peripherals
LED Green
Other Features
Other Features Supports Firmware Upgrade
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance Standards:
  • USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL, TAA
Regulatory/ Environmental:
  • UL 62368, CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH, VCCI, WEEE
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™
Drivers & Utilities for ACR40T (Standard)
USB Interface OS Support
PC/SC Driver Installer  4.77 MB
Version 1.0.4.0
07-Sep-2023
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



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR40T (Standard)
Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR40T USB SIM-Sized Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR40T USB SIM-Sized Smart Card Reader

User Manual

User Manual of ACR40T USB SIM-Sized Smart Card Reader