The foldable AXAGON PocketReader pocket reader with a USB‑A interface offers fast 480 Mb/s connectivity and broad compatibility. It supports contact smart cards per ISO 7816, bank and ID cards, is PC/SC compatible, and works with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. A compact design with an integrated keyring eyelet and a smart LED makes it an ideal helper for travel and office alike.
The AXAGON PocketReader is an extremely compact reader for contact chip and ID cards with a USB‑A interface that covers login, eID, payment, and corporate security needs. Thanks to support for ISO 7816, EMV 4.1 standards and T=0/T=1 protocols, it ensures reliable communication with a wide range of cards. The smart LED lights up only during activity, so it won’t distract you at work.
The device is bus‑powered from USB, supports Plug & Play and official Microsoft USB‑CCID drivers. With the USB‑A interface, you can easily connect it to older and newer computers; to phones and tablets via a suitable adapter. The foldable construction and integrated eyelet let you keep the reader always at hand—e.g., on your keychain.
Main advantages:
- Wide compatibility: Windows 7/8.1/10/11+, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Supports eID and payment cards, PC/SC 2.0, Microsoft Smart Card.
- Compact, foldable design with a practical keychain loop.
- Reliable standards: ISO 7816, EMV 4.1, FIPS 201, WHQL.
- Easy to use: Plug & Play, USB power, intelligent LED indication.
Specifications
- Interface
- USB‑A 2.0 (480 Mb/s), backward compatible with USB 1.1
- Protocol
- USB‑CCID, PC/SC 2.0
- Supported cards
- Contact Smart/ID/ATM/CAC/IC/SIS; ISO 7816 classes A/B/C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
- Standards
- ISO 7816, EMV 4.1 (EMV 2000 Level 1), FIPS 201, Microsoft WHQL USB Smart Card Reader
- Supported card protocols
- T=0, T=1, I2C; SLE 4432/42 (S=10), SLE 4418/28 (S=9)
- Card compatibility
- I2C SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE4436, SLE5536, SLE6636, AT88SC1608, AT45D041
- OS support
- Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and newer, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- Drivers
- Microsoft USB‑CCID, Microsoft Smart Card for Windows, Plug & Play
- Power
- From USB bus (bus‑power)
- LED indication
- Steady on – connected; blinking – data transfer; intelligent dimming after activity
- Cable/connector
- USB‑A male; connect to USB‑C/micro USB via adapter (e.g., AXAGON RUCM‑AFAC for USB‑C → USB‑A)
- Dimensions
- 52 × 20 × 16 mm
- Weight
- 13 g
- Package contents
- USB‑A smart card reader, keyring eyelet, multilingual manual, box with hanging hole
- Note
- Supports only contact cards with visible pads; contactless RFID cards are not supported
