Compact desktop Smart card / ID card reader AXAGON CRE-SM3TC FlatReader with USB 480 Mbps interface. It is especially suitable as an ID card reader for use with mobile phones and computers that have a USB-C input. The reversible USB-C connector simplifies use by eliminating the need to orient the connector correctly when plugging into your phone or laptop.

The Plug & Play function allows immediately operational without the need to install drivers. For further use with the inserted card, just install the appropriate application. The reader is compatible with most national applications for eID (electronic ID cards).

The card reader supports all common contact Smart card formats, cards for identification systems and other chip cards, including contact bank payment cards or contact electronic ID cards *. Compatibility with all common OS such as Windows, Linux, macOS and Android, allows wide use on desktops and laptops as well as smartphones and tablets.

The smart LED indicator lights up shortly after the activity change, then turns off and doesn't bother the user with unnecessary light. Compact design, high-quality manufacturing, anti-slip pad and long cable ensure easy and trouble-free use. 

Input:
USB 480Mbps (USB 2.0), protocol CCID. 
Connection to computer via USB 2.0 type C male connector.

Card reader:
Slot supports ATM / CAC / ID / IC / SIS cards.
Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C contact Smart cards (5V, 3V and 1.8V).
Supports ISO 7816, EMV 4.1 (EMV 2000 level 1) standards.
Supports protocols T=0 and T=1, I2C, SLE 4432/42 (S=10), SLE 4418/28 (S=9).
PC/SC 2.0 PC Smart Card standard support.
Microsoft Smart Card for Windows support.
Supports I2C cards SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE4436, SLE5536, SLE6636, AT88SC1608, AT45D041.
Microsoft WHQL USB Smart Card Reader compliant.
FIPS 201 standard compliant.

Other features:
Microsoft USB-CCID driver compatible.
Plug and Play support.
Support power saving mode, automatic switching to power saving mode.
Powering the reader via USB bus (bus-power).
A LED indicates computer USB port connection (steady light) and data transfer (flashing).
Anti-slip pad against spontaneous movement on the table.

Supported operating systems:
MS Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and later, macOS, Linux and Android.
to work with a Smart card, it is necessary to install a suitable application on the connected device.
* Note: The reader only supports contact cards that have visible contacts on the surface. The card without contacts is therefore RFID and cannot be used in the reader.