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ACR1552U NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader

ACR1552U NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader

The ACR1552U is a USB-connected desktop NFC reader from ACS built on 13.56 MHz contactless technology. It supports ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and B, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC) and ISO/IEC 21481, along with MIFARE and FeliCa cards. It offers three NFC operating modes (reader/writer, card emulation and keyboard emulation), a read range of up to 7 cm, read/write speeds up to 848 kbps, and is CCID and PC/SC compliant with drivers for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android. It is well suited for electronic payment, access control and transit-ticketing deployments. BSD InfoTech supplies the ACR1552U across India with SDK and bulk-order support — request pricing.

Overview

The ACR1552U is a 13.56 MHz USB NFC reader designed for reliable contactless card and device interaction across a wide range of applications. It supports major industry standards including ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, ISO/IEC 14443-B, ISO/IEC 15693, and ISO/IEC 18092, while offering USB firmware upgrade, extended contactless APDU support, and three flexible NFC operating modes: reader/writer, card emulation, and keyboard emulation.

Combining broad compatibility, practical functionality, and cost-effective performance, the ACR1552U is well suited for electronic payment, access control, and transit ticketing projects in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. It also includes a built-in ISO 7816 Class A SAM slot for key diversification and mutual authentication in secure transactions.

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Key Features

  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface (12 Mbps), compatible with USB 3.0
  • CCID-compliant, USB firmware upgradable
  • Read range up to 7 cm; read/write speed up to 848 kbps (ISO 14443), 26 kbps (ISO 15693)
  • Supports ISO/IEC 14443 Type A & B, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC), ISO/IEC 21481
  • Supports MIFARE®, FeliCa, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass and Topaz cards
  • Three NFC modes: Card Reader/Writer, Card Emulation, Keyboard Emulation
  • Built-in ISO 7816 Class A (5V) SIM-size SAM slot
  • 1× programmable blue & green LED, 1× programmable mono-tone buzzer
  • Application Programming Interface: PC/SC and CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • Extended contactless APDU support; short-circuit protection

Application

  • e-Government
  • e-Banking and e-Payment
  • e-Healthcare
  • Transportation
  • Network Security
  • Access Control
  • Loyalty Program
  • Smart Poster / URL Marketing

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions98.0 mm (L) × 65.0 mm (W) × 12.8 mm (H)
Weight79 g
ColorWhite
Antenna Size50 × 40 mm
Connector1 m USB cable (non-detachable), USB Type-A
LED / Buzzer1× programmable blue & green LED; 1× programmable mono-tone buzzer
USB Host Interface
ProtocolUSB CCID
SpeedUSB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps), compatible with USB 3.0
Supply Voltage / Current5 V DC, max. 300 mA
Contactless Smart Card Interface
StandardsISO/IEC 14443-A, ISO/IEC 14443-B, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092, ISO/IEC 21481
Supported Card TypesMIFARE®, FeliCa, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card
Supported NFC ModesCard Reader/Writer, Card Emulation, Keyboard Emulation
Operating Frequency13.56 MHz
Read RangeUp to 7 cm (depending on tag type)
Read/Write Speed106 / 212 / 424 / 848 kbps (ISO/IEC 14443); 26 kbps (ISO/IEC 15693)
SAM Card Interface
Slot1× ISO 7816 Class A (5V) standard SIM-size slot
ProtocolT=0, T=1
Read/Write Speed13.4 kbps – 1,250 kbps
Compliance & Certifications
Compliance StandardsUSB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL, J-LIS
CertificationsCE, UKCA, FCC, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Software / API
Driver Supported OSWindows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™
LibrariesCT-API (wrapper on top of PC/SC)
ToolsSoftware Development Kit (SDK)
Other
MTBF500,000 hours
Firmware UpgradeSupported via USB

Specifications sourced from ACS manufacturer documentation. Contact BSD InfoTech to confirm the exact revision/SKU variant available for your order.

Downloads

Release Date
Drivers
OS Support
Version
File Size
USB Interface
12-Dec-2025
PC/SC Driver Installer
Windows
1.0.6.2
5.83 MB
20-Nov-2025
PC/SC Driver Installer
Linux
1.1.13
4.30 MB
17-Nov-2025
PC/SC Driver Installer
macOS
1.1.13
281.65 KB
25-Nov-2025
Android EVK
Android 3.1 and above
1.1.8
1.46 MB
27-Oct-2025
Configuration Tool
Windows (UID Keyboard Emulation Mode only)
207
567.78 KB

Driver versions and dates as published by ACS at time of writing; always confirm you have the latest version from BSD InfoTech before deployment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ACR1552U is a USB-connected desktop NFC reader from ACS built on 13.56 MHz contactless technology. It supports ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and B, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC) and ISO/IEC 21481, along with MIFARE and FeliCa cards.
It is used for electronic payment, access control and transit ticketing, as well as network security, loyalty programs, smart posters, e-government, e-banking and e-healthcare applications.
Yes. It supports three NFC operating modes — card reader/writer, card emulation and keyboard emulation — in addition to standard contactless card reading.
It supports ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and B cards, ISO/IEC 15693 vicinity cards, MIFARE, FeliCa, and NFC Forum Type 1–5 tags.
Yes, MIFARE is one of the natively supported card types, alongside ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693 and FeliCa.
Yes, it is USB CCID and PC/SC compliant, and also supports the CT-API library on top of PC/SC.
Yes, drivers are available for Windows, in addition to Linux, macOS and Android.
Yes, Linux is a supported driver platform, along with Windows, macOS and Android.
Download the PC/SC driver package that matches your operating system from the Downloads section on this page, run the installer, then connect the ACR1552U reader via USB.
Yes, a Software Development Kit with the CT-API library is available for building custom applications on the ACR1552U. Contact BSD InfoTech for SDK access and integration support.
Yes. Its PC/SC and CT-API support, combined with the SDK, allow it to be integrated into custom applications for payment, access control and ticketing systems.
Typical applications include transportation, network security, access control, loyalty programs, smart poster/URL marketing, e-government, e-banking/e-payment and e-healthcare, across government, BFSI, healthcare, retail and hospitality sectors.
BSD InfoTech supplies the ACR1552U across India. Submit the enquiry form on this page for pricing and availability.
Yes, BSD InfoTech supports bulk and dealer orders for the ACR1552U. Share your required quantity in the enquiry form for volume pricing.

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