The MCR3701 is an ultra compact contactless reader featuring dual USB Type-A and Type-C interface, making it ideal for maximum compatibility with laptops, desktop PCs, and mobile phones. You can simply carry this pocket-sized reader anywhere and plug it into your device via USB-A or USB-C to access contactless credentials and NFC applications.
Security: Access control systems, Secure entry points
Transportation: Ticketing systems, Transit validation
Commercial: e-Wallet systems, Loyalty program terminals
848 kbps support in ISO/IEC 14443 for maximum end-user acceptance
Uses native supported CCID drivers within Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android operating systems
USB Type-A and Type-C connectors for maximum device compatibility with laptops, PCs, and phones
Supports ISO/IEC 18092 standard and all four NFC Forum Tag types 1/2/3/4
Ultra-slim form factor weighing only 16g with dimensions of 75 x 25 x 17 mm for true on-the-go portability
Compatible with MIFARE (Classic, Ultralight, PLUS, DESFire), FeliCa, Calypso, CD21, and NFC Forum Tag types
Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 14443, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, and Microsoft® WHQL standards
Low power consumption of only 50mA for cost-effective and sustainable operation
SmartOS™ firmware in-field upgradeable for future-ready deployments
Ideal for e-Government, banking and payment, e-Healthcare, access control, network security, e-Purse and loyalty, and transportation
Parameter | Details |
Host Interface | USB 2.0 CCID (USB 1.1/3.0 compliant) |
Communication Speed | 12 Mbps (USB 2.0 full speed) |
Supported Contact Card ICs | •Lascom cards • MIFARE™ (Classic, Ultralight, Ultralight C, MIFARE PLUS, DESFire, DESFire EV1 2/4/8k), FeliCa™, Calypso, CD21, NFC Forum Tag types 1/2/3/4 |
Data Transfer Rate | 106, 212, 424, or 848 kpbs, depending on card IC |
Antenna | Integrated |
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 |
Power Consumption | 50mA, excluding card |
Dimensions(L x W x H) | 75 x 25 x 17 mm |
Weight | 16 g ± 5% |
Connector | with USB Type A and Type C Dual Connectors |
Status Indicator | LED |
Certifications / Compliance | |
Systems/Standards | ISO/IEC 14443, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, Microsoft® WHQL |
Regulatory/Environmental | RoHS |