Product Descritpion
Introduction
The ACR1251U is a PC-linked NFC smart card reader based on 13.56 MHz contactless technology, supporting ISO 14443 Type A/B, MIFARE, FeliCa, and all NFC tags/devices with an ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot for enhanced security via key diversification and mutual authentication . It suits applications like identity verification, network login, and online banking and supports remote firmware upgrades for flexibility. Fully compliant with PC/SC and CCID standards, it seamlessly integrates across Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android platforms, offering a compact, powerful solution for access control, payment systems, and smart posters.
Characteristic
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 98.0 mm (L) × 65.0 mm (W) × 12.8 mm (H)
Weight: 81g
Color: Matte Black
USB Host Interface
Protocol: USB CCID
Connector Type: Standard Type A
Power Source: From USB port
Speed: USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage: 5V
Supply Current: Max.200 mA
Cable Length: 1 m, Fixed
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard: ISO/IEC 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE, FeliCa
Protocol: ISO 14443 T=CL for ISO 14443-4-compliant cards
T=CL Emulation for MIFARE Classic, ISO 18092,FeliCa and NFC tags
Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Operating Distance: Up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
Smart Card Read/Write Speed: 106 Kbps,212 Kbps,424 Kbps
Antenna Size: 50mm×40mm
SAMCardInterface
Number of Slots: 1 Standard SIM-sized Card Slot
Standard: ISO 7816, Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol: T=0; T=1
Smart Card Read/Write Speed: 9.6 Kbps-420 Kbps
Card Connector Type: SAM Slot O:Contact
Built-in Peripherals
LED: 1 bi-color: Red and Green
Buzzer: Monotone
Other Feature
FirmwareUpgrade: Supported
Application Programming Interface
PC-linked Mode: PC/SC
CT-API (Through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Operating Conditions
Temperature: O℃-50℃
Humidity: Max.90% (Non-condensing)
MTBF: 500,000 hrs
Certifications/Compliance:
EN 60960/IEC 60950, ISO 7816 (SAM SIot), ISO 14443, ISO 18092, USB Full Speed,
FeliCa Performance Certification, PC/SC,CCID, CE,FCC,RoHS 2,REACH
J-LIS (Japan),VCCI (Japan), MIC (Japan), KC (Korea),Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows®CE 5.0,Windows®CE 6.0, Windows® Embedded Compact 7, Windows® 2000,WindowsXP,Windows Vista®,Windows® 7,Windows® 8,Windows® 8.1,Windows® 10
Windows® Server 2003,Windows® Server 2003 R2,Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows® Server 2012,Windows® Server 2012 R2Linux®,Mac OS®,AndroidTM 3.1 and later
Feature
- USB Full Speed Interface
- CCID-Compliant
- Smart Card Reader:
- Contactless Interface:
- Read/Write speed of up to 424 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,MIFARE Classic,FeliCa, and all
- four types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092 tags)
- Built-in anti-collision feature (Only one tag is accessed at any time)
- NFC Support:
Card ReaderWriter mode
Peer-to-Peer mode
- SAM Interface:
- One SAMSlot
- Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C SAM cards
- Built-in Peripherals:
- User-controllable bi-color LED
- User-controllable buzzer
- Application Programming Interface:
- Supports PC/SC
- Supports CT-API (Through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
- USB Firmware Upgradeability
- Supports AndroidTM1 and later’
- Compliant with the following standards:
- EN 60950/IEC 60950
- ISO 7816(SAM SIot)
- ISO 14443
- ISO 18092
- FeliCa Performance Certification
- PC/SC
- CCID
- CE
- FCC
- RoHS 2
- REACH
- J-LIS (Japan)
- VCCI (Japan)
- MIC (Japan)
- KC (Korea)
- Microsoft® WHQL
Application
- E-Government
- E-Banking and e-Payment
- E-Healthcare
- Transportation
- Network Security
- Access Control
- Loyalty Program
- Smart Poster/URL Marketing
The ACR1251U NFC reader supports ISO 14443 A/B, MIFARE, FeliCa and all types of NFC devices. Contact us to know more details.












