ACR92 PCMCIA Smart Card Reader
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Overview
The ACR92 PCMCIA Smart Card Reader is a specially designed smart card peripheral for notebook and portable computers. Compliant with PC/SC, FCC and ISO7816 specifications, and certified by EMV Level 1, it is suitable for applications related to credit card payments and other banking services.
ACR92 is easy to install and use, and is capable of allowing future firmware and application upgrades. It establishes a uniform interface between a computer and a wide variety of smart cards. By taking care of card specifics, it allows software engineers to implement smart card-based systems without them having to fully comprehend all the technical details of the smart card/computer interface.
Features
- Read and write all microprocessor cards (MCU) with T=0, T=1 protocols
- Support ISO-7816 Class A and AB smart cards
- Sliding connectors (8 contacts)
- Min 100,000 card insertion cycles
- Transmission speed (with PC: 16Mbit/sec)
- Transmission speed (with Card: up to 344Kbit/sec)
- On-board flash provides firmware upgrades
- Stainless steel case material
- 30g weight
- Certifications/ Compliances: PC/SC, FCC, EMV 2000 Level1, RoHS
- Compliant to PCMCIA mechanical specifications
Application
- e-Government
- e-Banking and e-Payment
- e-Healthcare
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Network Security
- Access Control
- Loyalty Program
Technical Specification
Dimensions
85.6mm (L) x 54mm(W) x 5 mm (H)
Interface
PCMCIA, Plug and Play support
Supply Voltage
Regulated 5 V DC
Operating Temperature
10-55 °C
CLK Frequency
4/8 MHz
Compliance/Certifications
- ISO 7816 Class A and AB
- PC/SC, FCC, EMV 2000 Level 1, RoHS, cULus, VCCI, Microsoft WHQL 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7
Operating System Support
- Win98, Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2008
- Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64
- Linux
Downloads
Release Date
Drivers
OS Support
Version
File Size
USB Interface
27-Nov-2009
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
Win98, WinME
1.27.00.01
3 MB
27-Nov-2009
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
Win 2000, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2008
1.27.00.01
3 MB
27-Nov-2009
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64
1.27.00.01
1 MB
29-Aug-2009
PC/SC Drivers
Win98, Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Win XP x64, Win Vista, Win Vista x64, Win 7, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2008, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64
1.27.00.01
107 KB
10-Mar-2008
PC/SC Drivers
Win98, WinME
1.27.00.01
40 KB
08-Jul-2009
PC/SC Drivers
Linux
4.2.6
10 KB
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a PCMCIA smart card reader specially designed for notebook and portable computers, compliant with PC/SC, FCC and ISO 7816 specifications and certified by EMV Level 1, suited to credit card payments and other banking services.
Yes, its on-board flash memory allows future firmware and application upgrades.
It measures 85.6mm (L) x 54mm (W) x 5mm (H), weighs 30g, and has a stainless steel case with sliding connectors (8 contacts) rated for a minimum of 100,000 card insertion cycles.
Win98 through Win7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008, and Linux.