This reader is designed to work with both contact and contactless smart cards that comply with ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards. With ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II, users can merge previously separated applications for contact and contactless technologies into one device and card, making it convenient for online transactions and secure credit card payments. It can also be utilized in automated fare collection systems to top up contactless cards. This reader is an excellent complement to the all-in-one card concept, which integrates various smart card applications into a single card.
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.
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 120.5 mm (L) x 72.0 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 140 g |
| USB Interface | |
| Connector Type | Standard Type A |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Power Source | From USB port |
| 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 | |
| REACH | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows® |
| Linux® | |
| MAC OS® | |
| Solaris | |
| Android™ | |
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