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Adesso SCR100 USB smart card reader, flat rectangular shape, dark finish, LED indicator, 2.5 x 3.3 x .38 inches

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Adesso SCR100 USB Smart Card Reader

SKU CH-KRXE-Q0PYD MPN SCR100

TAA-compliant USB smart-card reader for CAC, government ID and online-banking on Windows and Mac

  • Product typeFlash Reader
  • TAA compliant for government procurement
  • Reads CAC, government and national ID smart cards
  • USB interface works with Windows 2000 through 10 and Mac OS X 10.6+
  • LED indicator shows correct or incorrect card reading
  • Compact 2.5 x 3.3 x 0.38 inch design

Purpose and Audience

The Adesso SCR100 is a USB smart card reader built for government, military and enterprise users who need TAA-compliant hardware. It reads CAC, government ID and national ID cards for secure log-in, online banking and digital signature workflows on Windows or macOS systems.

USB Interface Limits

The reader connects through a standard USB port and draws power from the bus, so no external supply is needed. It supports contact smart cards only; contactless or NFC tokens cannot be read. Driver support ends at Windows 10 and macOS 10.6, so newer operating systems may require manual verification.

Build and Daily Use

A slim 2.5 by 3.3 by .38 inch profile lets the device sit beside a laptop or tuck into a travel bag without snagging. An LED indicator shows green for a good read and red for a misaligned card, giving immediate feedback at a desk or in the field. The fixed cable keeps the connection secure but limits placement flexibility.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameADESSO
Product typeFlash Reader
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size145 × 81 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Which Adesso SCR100 model should I choose for CAC and government ID smart cards?

The SCR100 is a single TAA-compliant USB smart card reader built for Common Access Cards, government ID and national ID; there are no alternate capacities or versions to select.

What does the LED indicator show when the reader is connected to a Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.6 machine?

The LED lights to confirm whether the inserted smart card is being read correctly or incorrectly during online-banking, digital-signature or authentication sessions.

Which USB standard does the SCR100 use and what does that limit in practice?

It connects via a standard USB port, so the reader works on any Windows 2000 through 10 or Mac OS X 10.6 and later system without extra drivers, limited only by the host USB port's power and data rate.

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