ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II is the second generation of ACS’s ACR128 DualBoost Reader. It is a dual interface reader that can access any contact and contactless smart cards following the ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards. ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II enables one to integrate conventionally separate and independent applications for contact and contactless technologies into one device and one card. It can be used for online transactions to settle payments securely using credit cards, and it can also be used for topping up contactless cards in automated fare collection systems. It provides the perfect complement to the all-in-one card concept that combines many kinds of smart card applications in just a single card.
The DualBoost Series has PC/SC compliance for both contact and contactless interfaces. It makes use of high-speed communication for contactless cards at a maximum of 848 kbps, which makes it suitable for highly demanding applications. It also provides intelligent support for hybrid and combi cards, such that it detects a contactless card even that has been incorrectly placed in the contact card slot. Lastly, the DualBoost has a built-in SAM slot for added security in both contact and contactless applications.
With additional features such as USB firmware upgradability, contact memory card support and extended APDU support, ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II is a highly cost-effective, powerful all-in-one device that offers convenience and flexibility to many smart card applications.
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- CCID Compliance
- Contactless Smart Card Reader:
- Read/write speed of up to 848 kbps
- Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
- Supports ISO 14443 Part 4 Type A and B cards and MIFARE series
- Built-in anti-collision feature (only one tag is accessed at any time)
- Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
- Contact Smart Card Reader:
- Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3V and 1.8 V)
- Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
- Supports PIV (Personal Identity Verification Card)
- Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
- Supports memory cards
- ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot
- Application Programming Interface:
- Supports PC/SC
- Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- Built-in Peripherals:
- Two user-controllable LEDs
- User-controllable buzzer
- USB Firmware Upgradability
| Drivers for ACR1281U-C1 | |
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| USB Interface | OS Support |
| MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver 6 MB Version 4.3.0.0 02-May-2019 | Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2 |
| MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver 5 MB Version 4.0.6.0 14-Nov-2014 | Windows® 7 (for users who did not install required Microsoft Windows Updates and get driver signature error (Code 52)) |
| PC/SC Drivers 1 MB Version 4.3.0.0 02-May-2019 | Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2 |
| PC/SC Driver Package 3 MB Version 1.1.8 10-Jan-2020 | Linux ® |
| PC/SC Driver Installer 271 KB Version 1.1.8 09-Jan-2020 | Mac 10.5, Mac 10.6, Mac 10.7, Mac 10.8, Mac 10.9, Mac 10.10, Mac 10.11, Mac 10.12. Mac 10.13, Mac 10.14, Mac 10.15 |
| PC/SC Drivers 458 KB Version 1.1.8 06-Jan-2020 | Linux®, Mac OS® X |
| CT-API Library 2 MB Version 1.0.1.1 23-Jan-2017 | Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows 8.1, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® 10 |
| CT-API Library 261 KB Version 1.0.1 23-Jan-2017 | Linux®, Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X10.6, Mac OS® X10.7, Mac OS® X10.8, Mac OS® X10.9 |
| Android EVK 421 KB Version 1.1.5 25-Jun-2019 | Android™ 3.1 and above |
| Manuals & Datasheets for ACR1281U-C1 |
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| Product Presentation Product Presentation of ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II Dual Interface Smart Card Reader |
| Technical Specification Technical Specification of ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II Dual Interface Smart Card Reader |
| Application Programming Interface API Driver Manual of ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II Dual Interface Smart Card Reader |
| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 120.5 mm (L) x 72.0 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 140 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | Standard Type A |
| Power Source | From USB port |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Cable Length | 2.0 m, Fixed |
| Contact Smart Card Interface | |
| Number of Slots | 1 Full-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816 Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
| Contactless Smart Card Interface | |
| Standard | ISO 14443 A & B Parts 1-4 |
| Protocol | ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL |
| SAM Card Interface | |
| Number of Slots | 1 Standard SIM-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816 Class A (5 V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| LED | 2 single-color: Red and Green |
| Buzzer | Monotone |
| Other Features | |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | ISO 14443 ISO 7816 USB Full Speed PC/SC CCID Microsoft® WHQL CE FCC RoHS 2 REACH |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows® Linux® MAC OS® Solaris Android™ |
ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II is the second generation of ACS’s ACR128 DualBoost Reader. It is a dual interface reader that can access any contact and contactless smart cards following the ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards. ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II enables one to integrate conventionally separate and independent applications for contact and contactless technologies into one device and one card.
ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II comes in a complete Software Development Kit (SDK), which contains vital components for facilitating the development of contact and contactless smart card applications. The SDK provides the user with sample applications, tools and utilities, and sample codes, enabling them to conveniently and effectively incorporate ACR1281U-C1 into their solutions.
The development kit is priced at only US$199.
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| Test Card(s)/ Token(s) |
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| CD-ROM |
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