ACR39U Contact Smart Card Reader

The ACR39U is ACS's PC-linked USB contact smart card reader, supporting ISO 7816 Class A, B and C smart cards, microprocessor cards over T=0/T=1, and a wide range of memory cards, including Mykad, CAC, PIV, SIPRNET and J-LIS cards. It's CCID and PC/SC compliant, carries Microsoft WHQL, EMV Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC Level 1 (Contact) certification, and works with Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris and Android. BSD InfoTech supplies the ACR39U across India with drivers and bulk-order support — request pricing.

The ACR39U has a USB Full Speed interface with a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps, and is built to withstand up to 200,000 card insertion cycles. It supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) and includes short-circuit protection.

ACS has also introduced the newer ACR40U as an additional option in this category, alongside the ACR39U — see our ACR39U vs ACR40U comparison if you're deciding between the two.

Key Features

USB 2.0 Full Speed interface (12 Mbps), compatible with USB 3.0
Plug and Play — CCID support
1 full-sized ISO 7816 card slot; supports ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5V/3V/1.8V)
T=0, T=1 protocol support plus memory card support
Supports Mykad, CAC, PIV, J-LIS and SIPRNET smart cards
Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
Short-circuit protection
Supports PC/SC and CT-API (via wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Supports Android 3.1 and later
Compliant with USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft WHQL, EMV Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), TAA, J-LIS

Application

e-Government
Banking & Payment
e-Healthcare
Network Security
Access Control
Public Key Infrastructure
e-Purse & Loyalty

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	72.2 mm (L) × 69.0 mm (W) × 14.5 mm (H)
Weight	65.0 g
USB Interface
Protocol	USB CCID
Connector Type	USB Type-A
Power Source	USB port
Speed	USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps), compatible with USB 3.0
Cable Length	1.5 m (non-detachable)
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots	1 full-sized card slot
Standard	ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5V, 3V, 1.8V)
Protocol	T=0; T=1; memory card support
Special Card Support	Mykad, CAC, PIV, J-LIS, SIPRNET smart cards
Certifications & Compliance
Standards	USB CCID, PC/SC, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), TAA, J-LIS, Microsoft® WHQL
Regulatory / Environmental	CE, IEC/EN 62368, FCC, VCCI, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, KCC, UL, BIS
Software / Driver Support
Device Driver OS Support	Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Solaris™, Android™ (3.1+)

Specifications sourced from ACS's official ACR39U product page (acs.com.hk). Contact BSD InfoTech to confirm the exact revision/SKU available for your order.

For the latest Windows, Linux, macOS and Android drivers, visit ACS's official ACR39U product page, or contact BSD InfoTech and we'll send you the correct driver package for your OS. If you're using the ACR39U-UF variant with an Android phone, see our ACR39U-UF Android setup guide.

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Comparing with the ACR40U?

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ACR39U is ACS's PC-linked USB contact smart card reader. It supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C smart cards, microprocessor cards using T=0/T=1 protocols, and a range of memory cards, and is compliant with CCID, PC/SC and Microsoft WHQL.

The ACR39U remains listed as a current product on ACS's official site alongside the newer ACR40U. If you're deciding between the two, see our ACR39U vs ACR40U comparison.

USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft WHQL, EMV Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), J-LIS and TAA, plus CE, IEC/EN 62368, FCC, VCCI, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, KCC, UL and BIS regulatory certifications.

Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris and Android (3.1 and above) are all supported via ACS's PC/SC driver.

It supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C cards (5V, 3V, 1.8V), microprocessor cards with T=0/T=1 protocol, memory cards, and special cards including Mykad, CAC, PIV, J-LIS and SIPRNET.

It has a USB Full Speed interface with a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 Kbps, and is rated for up to 200,000 card insertion cycles.

Yes, BSD InfoTech supplies the ACR39U across India, including bulk and dealer orders. Submit the enquiry form on this page with your required quantity.