USB Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer

PCM-CR-SCR38 More Like This Synchrotech's USB Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer is a compact, cost effective reader. It supports all MCU-based smart cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols as well as popular memory cards. The reader is ISO 7816-1/2/3 compliant, EMV and Microsoft PC/SC certified, FIPS 201, and supports all major PC platforms. The device supports 1.8V, 3V and 5V MCU cards with short circuit protection. The reader is a inexpensive solution for e-commerce, information security, access control, identification, and other smart card applications.

New and improved with expanded capabilities and extended compatibility. See the second generation model of the SCR38 on this page: USB Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer SCR38 Rev. 2, Synchrotech

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PCM-CR-SCR38 USB Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer
product upgraded with expanded capabilities. See: PCM-CR-SCR38R2 for updated specifications and expanded compatibility information.
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Features and Specifications

CE Mark

Vista Ready

Ten Ready

Features
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • Support 1.8V. 3V and 5V MCU cards
  • Read and write all microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols
  • Supports most common memory-based smart cards, including I2C bus protocol cards (from 1K bits up to 1024K bits) and secure memory cards (Atmel AT88SC153 and AT88SC1608)
  • Support PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) with 1743 to 305200 bps in reading and writing smart cards
  • Certificate of conformance: FIPS 201, TAA, PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS, Microsoft WHQL, EN 60950/IEC 60950
  • ISO7816-1/2/3 compatible smart card interface
  • USB bus powered, no power adapter required
  • 768 bytes RAM size and 16K bytes ROM size
  • Supports SLE 4418/28/32/42 memory cards
Warranty Information
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty
Standards
  • Universal Serial Bus 1.1
  • EMV Level 1, ISO7816-1/2/3, PC/SC, CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL 98, ME, 2K, XP
Certificate of Conformance
  • FIPS 201, TAA, PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS, Microsoft WHQL, EN 60950/IEC 60950
System Requirements
  • PC with USB 1.1 or 2.0 running Win98, Win ME, Win 2000, Win 2003, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 2008, Win 7, Win 2003 x64, Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 2008 x64, Win 2008 R2 x64, Win 7 x64, 10
  • Unsupported, but known to work with Mac OS X and Linux
Transfer Rates
  • Full Speed 12Mbps (Megabits)
  • Low Speed 1.5Mbps (Megabits)
Electrical Characteristics
  • Operational Voltage: Regulated DC +5 Volts direct from USB
  • Standby Current: <100mA (without smart card)
  • CLK Frequency: 4 MHz
Operating Environment
  • Operating temperature: 0° to 50° C

Support

Download Diagnostic Utility
Diagnostic Utility to assist in tracking down Smart Card issues with readers
Date 2004.08.05 * 408KB
Download Drivers
Drivers for Select Smart Card Products
Date 2005.10.05 * 40.38MB
W3 Document Smart Card product line and Windows 10

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