PocketMate USB Smart Card Reader for GNU/Linux (TPE-USBASMRD)

If you've got GNU/Linux systems to support and are in the market for a compatible smart card reader check out the PocketMate USB Smart Card reader. The reader is a convenient laptop friendly smart card reader that plugs into a USB-C port or a traditional USB-A port on the side of just about any laptop (depending on which variant of the reader selected).

The reader is a portable smart card reader that is more than meets the eye. The swivel-USB-GO design keeps it safe when not in use. The reader is capable of supporting demanding smart card applications using full-sized contact smart cards. No larger than a USB stick, it embodies reliable functionality and nifty design, and is highly durable as it is able to last for 100,000 card insertion cycles.

The reader supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. In addition, it supports a wide variety of memory cards, including the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), the SIPRNET Card and the Malaysian Identity Card (MyKad). This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions, such as PIV, Physical and Logical Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking applications.

Being PC/SC and CCID-compliant, the PocketMate can easily be integrated in a computer-based environment.

• Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol


• Supports a wide variety of memory cards, including the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), the SIPRNET Card and the Malaysian Identity Card (MyKad)
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• No dependencies on NDISWrapper, binary blobs, or proprietary drivers-firmware & works with most distributions out of the box


• Support for most popular and libre (free) distributions


• PC/SC and CCID-compliant

Fast shipping: Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days. (* large quantities may take longer to deliver)
Category	Specification
Dimensions (mm)	58.0 mm (L) x 20.0 mm (W) x13.7 mm (H)
Weight (g)	12 g
Protocol	USB CCID
Connector Type	USB Type-A or USB TYPE-C (depending on option selected)
Power Source	USB port
Speed	USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Number of Slots	1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard	ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol	T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Others	Mykad Card, CAC, PIV, SIPRNET, J-LIS Smart Cards
Certifications/Compliance	Standard USB CCID, PC/SC, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PBOC Level 1 (Contact), J-LIS, Microsoft® WHQL, TAA Regulatory/ Environmental CE, IEC/EN 62368, UL 62368, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, UKCA
Device Driver Operating System Compatibility	Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, Solaris™, Android™
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Note: We have not listed the specific releases that this card reader will work with as of this writing. There is however wide compatibility across distributions and releases. For more information contact support regarding support for any given distribution or release you would like more information on.

We've tested this product under Debian, Linux Mint, and Ubuntu and similar distributions. For more information see our smart card reader documentation here. Please also note that additional utilities will likely also be required for an intended application.