The ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II by IDT is a smart card reader that provides the capability to access both contact and contactless smart cards that conform to the ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards. This means that the reader can work with a variety of smart cards, including credit cards, identity cards, and access control cards. One of the key benefits of the ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II is its ability to integrate both contact and contactless technologies into one device and one card. This makes it a versatile and flexible tool that can be used for a wide range of applications, such as banking, e-commerce, and access control systems. For example, it can be used to settle payments or other transactions securely using credit cards, and to verify contactless cards to provide access to specific areas or workstations.

The device is designed with ease of use in mind and is a plug and play device that does not require any driver installation. It also features a built-in Secure Access Module (SAM) slot for added security in both contact and contactless applications. The ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II also supports high-speed communication for contactless cards at a maximum of 848 kbps. This makes it suitable for highly demanding applications, such as those that require fast and reliable data transfer. Additionally, the device offers USB firmware upgradability, contact memory card support, and extended Application Protocol Data Unit (APDU) support. This means that it can be easily upgraded and configured to meet the specific needs of different smart card applications.

FEATURES

• Serial RS232 Interface
• USB interface for power supply
• CCID-like frame format (binary format)
• Contactless Smart Card Reader:
  • Read/write speed of up to 848 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 and MIFARE® series
  • Built-in anti-collision feature (only one tag is accessed at any time)
  • Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
• Contact Smart Card Reader:
  • Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3V and 1.8 V)
  • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
  • Supports memory cards
  • ISO 7816 compliant SAM slot
• Built-in Peripherals:
  • Two user-controllable LEDs
  • User-controllable buzzer
• USB Firmware Upgradability