Identive SmartFold SCR3500 A Leitor de cartões inteligentes USB 2.0

For professionals who require secure smart card authentication on the move, the Identive SmartFold SCR3500 A is a compact USB 2.0 smart card reader that folds into a portable dongle. It supports ISO/IEC 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5V, 3V, 1.8V) and communicates via T=0 and T=1 protocols. The device is CCID-compliant and works driver-free on most modern operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android (via OTG). A status LED provides clear feedback, and the reader is powered entirely by the USB bus—no external adapter needed.

Key specifications

• Interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB Type-A connector
• Supported card types: ISO/IEC 7816 Class A, B, C (5V, 3V, 1.8V)
• Protocols: T=0, T=1
• Standards: PC/SC, CCID, EMVCo 4.3 Level 1, FIPS 201
• API support: PC/SC, CT-API, OCF
• LED indicator: Yes
• Power: USB bus powered
• Card insertion cycles: 100,000
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Why choose it

The SmartFold SCR3500 A combines robust smart card support with a foldable, travel-friendly design. Its driverless CCID operation simplifies deployment across multiple platforms, and the EMVCo and FIPS 201 compliance ensures it meets stringent security requirements for government and enterprise use.

Ideal use cases

• Two-factor authentication for secure network access
• Digital signature and encryption in corporate environments
• Government ID and healthcare card reading
• Mobile identity verification via Android OTG

Good to know

The reader is bus-powered, so no external power supply is required. It is designed for high durability with a rated card insertion life of 100,000 cycles. The foldable form factor protects the USB connector when not in use.