ACR38K Smart Keyboard
Status: ACS lists the ACR38K Smart Keyboard as end of life. This page is kept for existing users and reference. The right alternative depends on your application. Call BSD Infotech on 9312289566 / +91-8588827540 for guidance. View all smart card and RFID readers or see legacy and end-of-life readers.
Overview
ACR38K Smart Keyboard combines the functionalities of a smart card reader and a PC keyboard into one, enabling easy implementation of smart card-based solutions in a PC environment. The ACS smart card readers utilize the latest microchip technology bringing you high security for your confidential files in a convenient and easy way.
Being PC/SC and CCID-compliant, ACR38K Smart Keyboard offers a plug-and-play solution that eliminates the need for driver installation and driver-system compatibility assessment. A powerful component for security, e-commerce and other smart card applications, it is perfect for implementing smart card-based systems in a PC environment.
Features
- Keyboard Features:
- USB interface with 104 keys
- ACPI power management key support: power, sleep and wake up
- Supports ISO-7816 Class A, B and C ( 5V, 3V, 1.8V ) cards
- Performs read and write operations on all microprocessor cards with T=0, T=1 protocols
- Supports most of the popular memory card types in the market:
- Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) such as:
Atmel: AT24C01 / 02 / 04 / 08 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024
SGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
Gemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K - Cards with intelligent 256 bytes EEPROM and write protect function: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532, SLE5542
- Cards with intelligent 1K bytes EEPROM and write-protect function: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518, SLE5528
- Cards with '104' type of EEPROM (non-reloadable token counter cards): SLE4406, SLE4436, SLE5536, SLE6636
- Cards with secure memory IC with password and authentication: AT88SC153, AT88SC1608
- Cards with Intelligent 416-Bit EEPROM with internal PIN check: SLE4404
- Cards with Security Logic with Application Zone: AT88SC101, AT88SC102, AT88SC1003
- Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) such as:
- Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
- Short Circuit Protection
- Application Programming Interface:
- Supports PC/SC
- Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Application
- e-Government
- e-Banking and e-Payment
- e-Healthcare
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Network Security
- Access Control
- Loyalty Program
Technical Specification
Dimensions
- 450.0 mm (L) x 160.0 mm (W) x 42.5 mm (H)
Interface
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USB 2.0 Full Speed
Supply Voltage
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Regulated 5 V DC
Supply Current
-
Max. 50mA
Operating Temperature
-
0-50°C
CLK Frequency
-
4 MHz
Smart Card Interface Support
- ISO-7816 Class A, B and C ( 5V, 3V, 1.8V )
Compliance/Certifications
- EN60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816, CE, FCC, PC/SC, CCID, EMV 2000 Level 1, RoHS, USB Full Speed
- Microsoft WHQL: 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012
Operating System Support
- Win98, Win ME, Win NT 4.0, Win 2000, Win 2003, Win 2003 R2, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 2008, Win 7, Win 8
- Win 2003 x64, Win 2003 R2 x64, Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 2008 x64, Win 2008 R2 x64, Win 7 x64, Win 8 x64, Win 2012 x64
- Mac
- Linux
- Android™ 3.1 and above
Downloads
Release Date
Drivers
OS Support
Version
File Size
USB Interface
11-Mar-2013
Win 2000, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win Server 2003, Server 2003 R2, Win Server 2008
1.1.6.0
3 MB
11-Mar-2013
Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64, Win 8 x64, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2003 R2 x64, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64, Win Server 2012 x64
1.1.6.0
1 MB
30-Jan-2013
Win98, Win ME, Win NT 4.0, Win 2000, Win XP, Win XP x64, Win Vista, Win Vista x64, Win 7, Win 7 x64, Win 8, Win 8 x64, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2003 R2, Win Server 2003 R2 x64, Win Server 2008, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64, Win Server 2012 x64
1.1.6.8
234 KB
12-Sep-2011
Win 2000, Win XP, Win XP x64, Win Vista, Win Vista x64, Win 7, Win 7 x64, Win 8, Win 8 x64, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2003 R2, Win Server 2003 R2 x64, Win Server 2008, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64, Win Server 2012 x64
1.0.0.1
2 MB
Frequently Asked Questions
It combines the functionalities of a smart card reader and a PC keyboard into one device, enabling easy implementation of smart card-based solutions in a PC environment.
Yes, being PC/SC and CCID-compliant, it eliminates the need for driver installation and driver-system compatibility assessment.
A USB interface with 104 keys and ACPI power management key support for power, sleep and wake-up.
Win98 through Win8 (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac, Linux, and Android 3.1 and above.