The SCR3500A is an ultra-compact contact smart card reader designed for mobile authentication and digital signature applications. Its ultra‑portable form factor allows users to carry it easily with their credentials and plug it directly into a PC or laptop via USB for secure access to sensitive data.
Markland is the exclusive APAC distributor for Hirsch products, ensuring regional availability and support.
Enterprise: Secure computer login, Workstation authentication
Government: ID verification systems, Citizen authentication
Digital Security: Digital signatures, Document authentication
Uses native supported CCID drivers within Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android operating systems
Weighs only 9g with dimensions of 49 x 18.3 x 13 mm, easily fits in your pocket or on your key ring
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, GSA FIPS 201, 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 network login, Windows authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), banking, cashless payment, and digital signature applications
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 |
Contact Type | Sliding Contact Socket (6 pin) |
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) | 48 x 20 x 12mm |
Weight | 10g ± 5% |
Durability | Sliding contact 100,000 card insertions |
Connector | USB connector A, B (50mm) or C depending on family member |
Certifications / Compliance | |
Systems/Standards | EMV 2011 Ver 4.3 Level 1(compliant only), ISO/IEC 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, Microsoft® HCK |
Regulatory/Environmental | CE, FCC, UL60950, VCCI, GSA APL, RoHS2, REACH, WEEE |
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