ACS PocketMate II Smart Card Reader (USB Type-A)
The ACS ACR39U-N1 PocketMate II is a highly portable contact smart card reader designed with a folding swivel casing. It features a standard USB Type-A host connector and folds down into the size of a standard USB flash drive when not in use.
This compact hardware interface accepts full-sized smart cards to establish link authentications for secure network access, electronic government applications, identity verification, and online banking.
Features
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Swivel Casing: Casing swivels out to reveal the full-sized smart card slot and swivels closed to protect the USB connection during transport.
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Driver Standards: Compliant with CCID and PC/SC specifications for automatic host integration without separate manual vendor driver installation.
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Card Frameworks: Supports standard full-sized ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5V, 3V, 1.8V) microprocessor cards utilising T=0 or T=1 protocols, alongside common memory cards.
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Credential Compatibility: Works natively with standard cryptographic credentials, including CAC (Common Access Card), PIV (Personal Identity Verification), and SIPRNET.
System Compatibility
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Windows: 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11
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macOS: 10.x and newer
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Linux & Solaris
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Android: Version 3.1 and later (requires device USB host configuration)
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 Full Speed (Type-A Connector), USB 3.0 Compatible |
| Smart Card Slot | 1 x Full-Sized Card Slot |
| Read/Write Speed | 9.6 Kbps to 600 Kbps |
| Clock Frequency | 4.80 MHz |
| Card Cycle Rating | Minimum 100,000 insertions |
| Dimensions | 58.0 mm × 20.0 mm × 13.7 mm |
| Weight | 12 grams |
| Certifications | PC/SC, CCID, EMV Level 1 (Contact), CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, UKCA |