ACR1552U
Product Overview
#The ACR1552U is a CCID & PC/SC compliant USB NFC Reader IV based on 13.56 MHz contactless technology with high-speed communication up to 848 Kbps and a built-in SAM slot. It extensively supports ISO 14443 Type A/B, MIFARE®, FeliCa, ISO 18092, and ISO 15693 cards. Features USB firmware upgradeability, extended APDU support (max. 64 kbytes), FIDO authentication (PocketKey, YubiKey), and three NFC modes: reader/writer, card emulation, keyboard emulation. Recommended replacement for the end-of-life ACR122U.
Key Specifications
#| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Operating Distance | Up to 70 mm (depending on tag type) |
| Read/Write Speed | Up to 848 Kbps (106 / 212 / 424 / 848 Kbps) |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| SAM Slot | 1 × ISO 7816 Class A (5V), Standard SIM size |
| SAM Read/Write Speed | 13.4 Kbps – 1,250 Kbps |
| SAM Clock Frequency | 5 MHz, up to 10 MHz |
| SAM Protocol | T=0, T=1 |
| Protocols | ISO/IEC 14443-A, -B, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092, ISO/IEC 21481 |
| Extended APDU | Max. 64 kbytes |
| LED | User-controllable (configurable) |
| Buzzer | User-controllable (configurable) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C – 70°C, 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | 18°C – 28°C, 10%–95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Compliance | PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Additional | Short-circuit protection, USB firmware upgrade |
Key Features
#- Three NFC modes: Card Reader/Writer, Card Emulation, Keyboard Emulation
- Built-in antenna, reading distance up to 70 mm
- High-speed communication up to 848 Kbps
- Extended APDU support (max. 64 kbytes)
- Built-in SAM slot for key diversification and mutual authentication
- USB firmware upgradeability for post-deployment updates
- Built-in anti-collision (one tag at a time)
- FIDO authentication support (PocketKey, YubiKey) — passwordless / 2FA login
- CCID and PC/SC compliant, plug-and-play
- User-controllable LED and buzzer
- Short-circuit protection
- Keyboard emulation mode for broad software compatibility
- Comprehensive SDK with PC/SC-compliant sample codes
- Ideal for e-Government, banking, e-healthcare, transportation, access control, loyalty programs
- Recommended replacement for ACR122U (end-of-life)
Supported Tag Types
#| Tag / Card Type | Standard |
|---|
| ISO 14443 Type A cards | ISO 14443 |
| ISO 14443 Type B cards | ISO 14443 |
| ISO 15693 Cards | ISO 15693 |
| ISO 18092 NFC Tags | ISO 18092 |
| MIFARE Classic® | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE Ultralight® | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE Plus® | ISO 14443 Type A |
| MIFARE DESFire® | ISO 14443 Type A |
| FeliCa | ISO 18092 |
| SRI / SRIX | ST Microelectronics |
| Topaz Card | NFC Tag Type 1 |
| NFC Tags (Type 1–5) | ISO 18092 / ISO 15693 |
| Picopass | — |
Supported Operating Systems
#- Windows®
- Linux®
- macOS
- Android™
📄 Product Datasheet
#Official Resources
#Third-Party Software
#| Software | Description | Link |
|---|
| wakdev NFC Tools Desktop | Multi-function NFC tool for PC/Mac | wakdev.com |
