The MCR3501 is a compact contact reader for both ID-1 and ID-4 smart cards, making it ideally suited for CAC and PIV-approved federal government applications. Its ultra‑portable design allows users to carry it easily and connect via USB Type‑C for secure access to sensitive systems.
Government: eID applications, Citizen authentication systems
Enterprise: Network authentication, Secure system access
Public Services: Social security verification, Benefit systems
Compatible with both ID-1 (standard credit card size) and ID-4 contact smart cards
Uses native supported CCID drivers within Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android operating systems
Weighs only 15g with dimensions of 49 x 22 x 13.5 mm, easily fits in your pocket
Up to 600 kbps data transmission rate with TA1=97 support for shortest possible transaction time
Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, EMV 2011, GSA FIPS 201, and Microsoft® WHQL standards
Engineered for federal government applications requiring additional security and data protection
Compatible with T=0, T=1 protocols, synchronous cards I2C and 3-wire, and Class A/B/C cards (5V, 3V, and 1.8V)
Low power consumption of <6mA excluding card, <20mA with standard card, and <500μA in standby mode
Sliding contact rated for 100,000 card insertions with C4/C8 support for long-term reliability
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-1 of ID-4 |
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 4.0 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 22x 13.5mm |
Weight | 15g ± 5% |
Durability | Sliding contact 100,000 card insertions |
Connector | USB type C connector |
Certifications / Compliance | |
Systems/Standards | ISO/IEC 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, Microsoft® WHQL |
Regulatory/Environmental | CE, RoHS |
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