The MCR 3516 is a multi‑functional smart card reader supporting all SIM card sizes and ID‑1 cards. It delivers fast, secure performance with advanced chip firmware.
Telecommunications: SIM personalization, Multi-SIM management
Identity Systems: Electronic ID programs, Authentication systems
Access Control: Smart card production, Card personalization bureaus
Supports ID-1 smart cards, SIM cards, Micro SIM cards, and Nano SIM cards for versatile, multi-purpose use.
USB CCID support allows seamless integration into existing systems.
Fully meets all major industry standards and it can be smoothly integrated into PC environments.
Its small size and lightweight design make it ideal for large-scale deployments or mobile use.
With a 600 kbps data transfer rate, it ensures fast and reliable communication.
Compatible with Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Android systems, ensuring flexibility across platforms.
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 |
Supported Smart Card Types | 5V, 3V, and 1.8V; ISO 7816 smart card Class A, B, and C |
Card Size | 1FF or 2FF or 3FF or 4FF card |
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) | 68 x 48 x 13mm |
Weight | 78g ± 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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