The MCR3500 is a sim-sized contact reader featuring dual-mode operation, making it ideally suited for organizations seeking secure two-factor authentication in a compact form factor. You can simply carry this ultra-compact reader with your SIM-sized credentials in your pocket and use it in PC connected mode for desktop applications or as a contactless token in autonomous mode.
Government: Secure system access, Public sector authentication
Digital Security: Digital certificate authentication, PKI systems
Legal & Compliance: Digital signatures, Document authorization
Uses native supported CCID drivers within Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android operating systems
Functions as PC-linked reader for desktop applications and contactless token in autonomous mode with dual interface cards
Combines something users have with something they know for strong security
Weighs only 9g with dimensions of 49 x 18.3 x 13 mm for true pocket-sized portability
Up to 600 kbps data transmission rate with TA1=97 support for maximum end-user convenience
Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, EMV 2011, and Microsoft® WHQL standards
Compatible with T=0, T=1 protocols and synchronous cards I2C and 3-wire for all major smart card ICs
Low power consumption of <6mA excluding card, <20mA with standard card, and <500μA in standby mode
Sliding contact rated for 100,000 card insertions for long-term reliability
Ideal for PC logon, document signing, email encryption, VPN authentication, physical access, contactless payments, and contactless ticketing
Parameter | Details |
Host Interface | USB 2.0 CCID (USB 1.1/3.0 compliant) |
Communication Speed | 12 Mbps (USB 2.0 full speed) |
Support | |
Supported Standards | ISO/IEC 7816 Part 1 to 4, EMV 2011 Ver 4.3 Level 1 (compliant) |
Smart Card Protocols | T=0, T=1, synchronous cards I2C and 3-wire |
Smart Card Interface Speed | • Up to 600 kbps (depending on card) • TA1=97 |
Smart Card Clock Frequency | ISO/IEC 7816 compliant; Operates up to 16 MHz |
Supported Smart Card Types | 5V, 3V, and 1.8V; ISO 7816 smart card Class A, B, and C |
Card Size | ID-000(SIM size) |
Driver and Software | |
PC/SC Driver | PC/SC Specification Ver. 2.01.14 for: • Windows® 7/8/10/11 (32 and 64 bit), Windows® Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, WindowsXP, • MacOS 10.9.x - 12.2.x, • Linux 2.6.x, and 3.x, 4.x, 5.x (32 and 64 bit), • Android 8.0 and higher |
Software | • PC/SC API • CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC) • M-Card API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC) |
Operating Conditions | |
Power Supply | USB Bus-powered |
Dimensions(L x W x H) | 49 x 18.3 x 13mm |
Weight | 9g ± 5% |
Durability | Sliding contact 100,000 card insertions |
Connector | USB type A connector |
Certifications / Compliance | |
Systems/Standards | ISO/IEC 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, Microsoft® WHQL |
Regulatory/Environmental | CE, RoHS |
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