ACR1581U DualBoost III USB Dual Interface Reader

Product Description

The ACR1581U DualBoost III is a highly advanced and versatile smart card reader that can support both contact and contactless smart cards. It is the third-generation product in the ACS's DualBoost Reader Series, which has been designed to offer high levels of security and reliability for demanding smart card applications. The reader makes use of the USB CCID Class Driver and USB Interface to establish a connection with PCs and accept card commands from computer applications. Neotronics offers local support should you require assistance with setup of the reader.

One of the main advantages of the ACR1581U is its broad support for various types of smart cards, including traditional ISO 7816 MCU Cards, MIFARE® Cards, ISO 14443 Type A and B Contactless Cards, FeliCa, and ISO 15693 Cards. It also has three interfaces: the PICC, ICC, and SAM interfaces, which all follow the PC/SC specifications. This makes it suitable for use in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and government.

NFC technology enables it to be versatile for various smart card applications. The contact interface makes use of the APDU commands as defined in ISO 7816 specifications, and for contact MCU card operations, the related card documentation and the PC/SC specifications should be referred to. The ACR1581U DualBoost III is a powerful and flexible smart card reader that offers a wide range of advanced features and capabilities. Its ability to support both contact and contactless smart cards, along with its broad support for different types of smart cards, makes it an ideal choice for a wide variety of smart card applications that require high levels of security and reliability.

Please note: We accept bulk orders at a reduced discounted rate.

Product Specs

• Dimensions (mm): 120.5 mm (L) x 72.0 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H)
• Weight (g): 143g

USB Interface

• Protocol USB CCID
• Connector Type: USB Type-A (ACR1581U-C1), USB Type-C (ACR1581U-CF)
• Power Source: From USB port
• Speed: USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
• Cable Length: 2m, Non-detachable

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 Type A & B, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, FeliCa
• Protocol ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL 
• ISO 15693
• MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL
• FeliCa

SAM Card Interface

• Number of Slots: 1 Standard SIM-sized Card Slot
• Standard: ISO 7816 Class A (5V)
• Protocol T=0; T=1

Built-in Peripherals

• LED: 2 single-color: Blue and Green
• Buzzer: Monotone

Supported Card Types: 

• ISO 14443 Type A & B Parts 1-4, 
• ISO 15693, MIFARE®, FeliCa, NFC Tags, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card

Other NFC Features: 

• Smart Card Reader/Writer, Keyboard Emulation, Card Emulation
• Firmware Upgrade: Supported 

Certifications/Compliance

• IEC/EN 62368, CE, FCC, UKCA, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE

Compliances:

• USB CCID, PC/SC
• Device Driver Operating System Support
• Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®, Linux®, macOS, Android™, iOS/iPadOS (16 or above)

Product Features

• USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
• CCID Compliance

Contactless Smart Card Reader: 

• Read/Write ISO 14443A/B speed of up to 848 kbps
• Clock frequency up to 13.56MHz
• Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 70 mm (depending on tag type)
• Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, ISO 15693 Cards
• Supports MIFARE®, FeliCa, NFC tags, SRI/SRIX, CTS, Innovatron, Picopass, Topaz Card
• Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)

Contact Smart Card, Reader

• Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) at speeds of up to 1,250 kbps
• 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 (Class A)

Application Programming Interface:

• Supports PC/SC

Peripherals:

• 2 user-controllable single-color LEDs 
• 1 user-controllable buzzer
• USB Firmware Upgradability

Do you require a complete end-to-end setup, including software? If this is a requirement, please contact us, and we will arrange a complete setup with our integration partner.

Please note: Locally stocked, Available for immediate shipping.