ACS Launches ACR122 and ACR128 Contactless Reader SDK

ACS, Hong Kong, 1 Sep, 2008 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 8210, www.acs.com.hk), Asia Pacific’s number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), launches its ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit (ACR122 SDK) and ACR128 DualBoost Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit (ACR128 SDK).

The two types of readers perform different functions and serve different markets. The ACR122 is the world’s first CCID-compliant NFC reader, supporting all major contactless cards and tags including MiFare, ISO14443 Type A and B Cards, FeliCa and NFC tags. The ACR128 DualBoost is a dual interface smart card reader fully compliant not only to ISO 7816 Part 1-3 Class A, B standard for the Contact smart card, but also to ISO 14443 Part 1-4 Type A, B standard for the Contactless Card.

The software development kit (SDK) lets the users experience the features and capabilities of the device. Both SDKs contains sample codes written in different programming language, such as Delphi 7, Visual Basic 6, Visual C++ 6, Visual C++ 2005 (x64), Visual C# 2005, and Visual Basic .Net 2005. These sample codes showcases how to control the device peripherals and how to communicate with the smart cards. Furthermore, the tools and utilities enable the users to perform reader and card-related operations. In the ACR128 SDK, an additional small-scale database demo application is included and it shows the users how the ACR128 DualBoost can be implemented in a smart card based application.

With the help of SDKs, the users will find no difficulty in making their own smart-card applications with the ACR122 and the ACR128 DualBoost.

For further details, please visit https://www.acs.com.hk/contactless-readers.php

About Advanced Card Systems Ltd.

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Founded in 1995, Asia Pacific’s number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related products to over 80 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, ACS has the technology, expertise, and global resources to develop and offer the next generation in smart card versatility to satisfy the needs of its customers worldwide.