Smart card reader ACS ACR40T Type-C USB SIM-sized — USB Type-C smartcard reader for SIM-sized cards

The ACS ACR40T Type-C USB SIM-Sized is a compact smart card reader designed to work with SIM-sized smartcards and contact-based ISO 7816 cards. It connects to host devices via a USB Type-C interface, enabling secure access, authentication and read/write operations for SIM-sized cards. The reader is intended for use with desktop and mobile devices that provide a USB Type-C port and supports workflows such as telecom provisioning, identity verification, and secure transactions.

Advantages

The reader's compact design and USB Type-C connectivity offer easy integration with modern laptops, tablets and smartphones that use Type-C ports. Support for SIM-sized and ISO 7816 contact cards ensures compatibility with telecom and identity applications. The device facilitates secure handling of card-based credentials, minimizing the need for larger card readers and enabling mobile or desk-based deployment.

Suitable for

• Telecom provisioning and SIM card programming
• Identity verification and authentication using SIM-sized cards
• Secure transactions and card-based access control
• Use with laptops, tablets and mobile devices that have USB Type-C ports

Key specifications

• Card form factor: SIM-sized smartcards (contact)
• Card standard: Contact ISO 7816
• Host interface: USB Type-C
• Primary uses: Secure access, authentication, read/write of SIM-sized cards

How to use

Connect the ACS ACR40T Type-C USB SIM-Sized reader to a host device using the USB Type-C connector. Insert a SIM-sized contact smartcard into the reader according to the card orientation marked on the device. Use vendor-supplied or compatible middleware and drivers on the host to access the card for provisioning, authentication or data read/write operations. Follow the host application prompts to complete secure transactions or identity verification tasks.

Usage recommendations

Use the reader with up-to-date drivers and compatible middleware on the host device. Ensure the host device supports USB Type-C and that card insertion follows the device's indicated orientation. For secure operations, perform provisioning and authentication within trusted software environments and maintain the physical security of cards and the reader when not in use.