ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo Smart Card Reader

ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is a sleek and stylish device that features innovative dual slots to accommodate two smart cards simultaneously. This dual slot solution enables cost-effective, time-efficient and secure implementation of smart card applications in various fields.

ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo’s dual slot feature allows users to operate two smart cards at the same time, enabling efficiency and enhanced security in smart card applications. For example, one slot can hold the smart card of an authorized personnel managing a particular smart card-based service, while the other slot can be used by various individuals availing of such service. Through ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo’s dual slot solution, the need to pull out and reinsert the personnel’s card to accommodate a user’s card is eliminated, resulting to smoother and uninterrupted flow of transactions.

Aside from its dual slot feature, ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo also has three SAM (Secure Access Module) card slots. This feature enhances device security, for applications requiring more stringent security mechanisms.

Finally, ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is a PC/SC and CCID-compliant device, making it easy to install and use in PC environments.
ACR33U-A1
PC-Linked USB Dual Contact Card Slots SAM Slot(s)
  • Supports two full-sized ISO 7816 Class A (5V) cards
    • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
    • Supports memory cards:
      • Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) such as:
        Atmel: AT24C01 / 02 / 04 / 08 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024
      • 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 Security Logic with Application Zone: AT88SC101, AT88SC102, AT88SC1003
    • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
    • Features Short Circuit Protection
  • Built-in three ISO 7816-compliant SAM slots
  • User controllable peripherals
    • Tri-Color LED (Green, Red, Blue)
    • Buzzer
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
    • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm)103.5 mm (L) x 85.0 mm (W) x 59.9mm (H)
Weight (g)310.0 g
USB Interface
ProtocolUSB CCID
Connector TypeStandard Type A
Power SourceFrom USB port
SpeedUSB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Cable Length1.5 m, Fixed
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots2 Full-sized Card Slots
StandardISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A (5 V)
ProtocolT=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
OthersCAC, PIV Smart Cards
SAM Card Interface
Number of Slots3 Standard SIM-Sized Card Slots
StandardISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A (5 V)
ProtocolT=0; T=1
Built-in Peripherals
BuzzerMonotone
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/ComplianceEN 60950/IEC 60950
ISO 7816
USB Full Speed
PC/SC
TAA (US)
VCCI (Japan)
Microsoft® WHQL
CE
FCC
WEEE
RoHS 2
REACH
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System SupportWindows®
Linux®
MAC OS®
Solaris
Android™

 

Drivers for ACR33U
USB InterfaceOS 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
PC/SC Driver Installer 
Version 1.0.8
16-Feb-2017		Solaris 10, 11 and above




Manuals & Datasheets for ACR33U
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo Smart Card Reader

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo Smart Card Reader

The ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo SDK is a complete package containing all the vital components required for the development of smart card applications. The ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo SDK provides developers with tools and utilities and sample codes, which enable the convenient and effective incorporation of smart cards into their solutions.

The development kit is priced at only US$119.

 

Smart Card Reader(s)
  • 1 x ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo Smart Card Reader
Test Card(s)/ Token(s)
  • 5 x ACOS3 Microprocessor Smart Cards
  • 5 x ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Smart Cards 
CD-ROM
  • ACS Smart Card and Reader Tool
    • enables the user to perform smart card reader and card-related commands
  • Other Tools and Utilities:
    • QuickView
      • checks for proper driver installation
    • PC/SC Learning Tool
      • shows the use of the PC/SC API’s step-by-step and the parameters that need to be used
    • Script Tool 3
      • allows the user to communicate with a smart card by using script command files
  • Sample Codes:
    • Demonstrates basic commands used to communicate with the cards and readers
    • Available in the following programming languages:
      • Active X (x86 and x64)
      • Java (x86 and x64)
      • Linux C++ (x86 and x64)
      • Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 (x86)
      • Microsoft Visual Basic .NET (x86 and x64)
      • Microsoft Visual C# .NET (x86 and x64)
      • Microsoft Visual C++ (x86 and x64)
  • Smart Card Reader Drivers
  • Reference Manuals
SDK Operating System Support
  • Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7
Remarks
  • This SDK supports in both English and Chinese languages.