ACS ACR38 SAM Smart Card Reader - Manual (Page 9)

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6.0. USB Interface
6.1. Communication Parameters
The ACR38x is connected to a computer through USB as specified in the USB Specification 2.0. The
ACR38x is working in full speed mode, i.e. 12 Mbps.
Pin Signal Function
1 V
BUS
+5 V power supply for the reader
2 D- Differential signal transmits data between ACR38x and PC
3 D+ Differential signal transmits data between ACR38x and PC
4 GND Reference voltage level for power supply
Table 2: USB Interface Wiring
Note: In order for the ACR38x to function properly through USB interface, either ACS PC/SC driver
has to be installed.
6.2. Endpoints
The ACR38x uses the following endpoints to communicate with the host computer:
Control Endpoint For setup and control purpose
Bulk OUT
For command to be sent from host to ACR38x
(data packet size is 64 bytes)
Bulk IN
For response to be sent from ACR38x to host
(data packet size is 64 bytes)
Interrupt IN
For card status message to sent from ACR38x to host
(data packet size is 8 bytes)