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ACS ACR1252U — USB NFC Reader III (NFC Forum Certified)
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ACR1252U
Product Overview#
The ACR1252U is an NFC Forum-certified PC-linked reader based on 13.56 MHz contactless technology with a SAM slot for key diversification and mutual authentication. It supports three NFC modes (reader/writer, card emulation, peer-to-peer), ISO 14443 Type A/B, MIFARE®, FeliCa, ISO 18092 tags, and FIDO authentication (PocketKey, YubiKey). Available in USB Type-A (ACR1252U-M1) and USB Type-C (ACR1252U-MF). Also supports post-deployment USB firmware upgrades.
Key Specifications#
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Operating Distance | Up to 50 mm (depending on tag type) |
| Read/Write Speed | 106 Kbps / 212 Kbps / 424 Kbps |
| USB Interface | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Supply Voltage | 5V |
| Supply Current | Max. 200 mA |
| Antenna Size | 50 mm × 40 mm |
| Dimensions | 98.0 × 65.0 × 12.8 mm |
| Weight | 81 g |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Cable Length | 1 m (fixed) |
| Connector Types | USB Type-A (ACR1252U-M1) / USB Type-C (ACR1252U-MF) |
| SAM Slot | 1 × ISO 7816 Class A (5V), Standard SIM size, T=0 / T=1 |
| SAM Read/Write Speed | 9.6 Kbps – 215 Kbps |
| LED | 1 bi-color Red/Green (user-controllable) |
| Buzzer | Monotone (user-controllable) |
| Compliance | EN/IEC 60950, ISO 18092, ISO 14443, ISO 7816, PC/SC, CCID, NFC Forum, FeliCa Performance, CE, FCC, RoHS 2, REACH |
| Additional Certifications | J-LIS, VCCI, MIC (Japan), KC (Korea), Microsoft WHQL |
Key Features#
- NFC Forum Certified — interoperable with all NFC devices
- Three NFC modes: Card Reader/Writer, Card Emulation, Peer-to-Peer
- Built-in antenna, reading distance up to 50 mm
- Supports MIFARE® 7-byte UID, MIFARE® Plus, MIFARE® DESFire
- Built-in anti-collision (1 tag at a time)
- ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot for key diversification and mutual authentication
- Post-deployment USB firmware upgrade support
- FIDO authentication support (PocketKey, YubiKey) — passwordless / 2FA login
- CCID and PC/SC compliant, plug-and-play
- User-controllable bi-color LED and buzzer
- Optional stand accessory
- Comprehensive SDK with PC/SC-compliant sample codes
- Ideal for e-Government, banking, e-healthcare, network security, smart posters
Supported Tag Types#
| Tag / Card Type | Standard |
|---|---|
| NFC Tag Type 1 | ISO 14443 Type A |
| NFC Tag Type 2 | ISO 14443 Type A |
| NFC Tag Type 3 | FeliCa / ISO 18092 |
| NFC Tag Type 4 | ISO 14443 Type A and B |
| ISO 14443 Type A cards | ISO 14443 |
| ISO 14443 Type B cards | ISO 14443 |
| MIFARE Classic | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE Ultralight | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE 7-byte UID | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE Plus | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE DESFire | ISO 14443 Type A |
| FeliCa | ISO 18092 |
Supported Operating Systems#
- Windows® (multiple versions, including Windows 10 and Server editions)
- Linux®
- macOS®
- Solaris
- Android™ 3.1 and later
📄 Product Datasheet#
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 ACR1252U Datasheet (PDF) | Download PDF |
Official Resources#
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| ACS ACR1252U Product Page | acs.com.hk |
Third-Party Software#
| Software | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| GoToTags | NFC tag read/write management tool | gototags.com |
| wakdev NFC Tools Desktop | Multi-function NFC tool for PC/Mac | wakdev.com |
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