ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is a sleek and stylish device that features innovative dual slots to accommodate two smart cards simultaneously. This dual slot solution enables cost-effective, time-efficient and secure implementation of smart card applications in various fields.

ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo’s dual slot feature allows users to operate two smart cards at the same time, enabling efficiency and enhanced security in smart card applications. For example, one slot can hold the smart card of an authorized personnel managing a particular smart card-based service, while the other slot can be used by various individuals availing of such service. Through ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo’s dual slot solution, the need to pull out and reinsert the personnel’s card to accommodate a user’s card is eliminated, resulting to smoother and uninterrupted flow of transactions.

Aside from its dual slot feature, ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo also has three SAM (Secure Access Module) card slots. This feature enhances device security, for applications requiring more stringent security mechanisms.

Finally, ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is a PC/SC and CCID-compliant device, making it easy to install and use in PC environments.

• Supports two full-sized ISO 7816 Class A (5V) cards
  • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
  • Supports memory cards:
    • Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) such as:
      Atmel: AT24C01 / 02 / 04 / 08 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024
    • Cards with intelligent 256 bytes EEPROM and write protect function: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532, SLE5542
    • Cards with intelligent 1K bytes EEPROM and write-protect function: SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE5518, SLE5528
    • Cards with ‘104’ type of EEPROM (non-reloadable token counter cards): SLE4406, SLE4436, SLE5536, SLE6636
    • Cards with secure memory IC with password and authentication: AT88SC153, AT88SC1608
    • Cards with Security Logic with Application Zone: AT88SC101, AT88SC102, AT88SC1003
  • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
  • Features Short Circuit Protection
• Built-in three ISO 7816-compliant SAM slots
• User controllable peripherals
  • Tri-Color LED (Green, Red, Blue)
  • Buzzer
• Application Programming Interface:
  • Supports PC/SC
  • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)

The ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo SDK is a complete package containing all the vital components required for the development of smart card applications. The ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo SDK provides developers with tools and utilities and sample codes, which enable the convenient and effective incorporation of smart cards into their solutions.