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Pale grey credit card reader with black base, USB 2.0 interface

Cherry

Cherry ST-1144UB credit card reader USB 2.0

SKU CH-QDQ6-JWZ4W MPN ST-1144UB

Reads magnetic-stripe and EMV smart cards via USB 2.0, supports CAC and FIPS 201, TAA compliant, works with Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Android, Linux and macOS, weighs .66 lbs

  • Interface typeUSB
  • Max read speed412,903 bps
  • Compatible platformWindows 7, 8.1, 10, Android, Linux, MAC OSX
  • Product typeMagStripe Reader
  • Product colorWhite with black base
  • Product weight0.66 lb (0.3 kg)
  • PC/SC compliant for broad software compatibility
  • EMV smart-card support secures chip transactions
  • CAC and FIPS 201 certified for government use
  • TAA compliant for federal procurement
  • USB 2.0 interface works with Windows, Linux, macOS and Android

Compact USB credit card reader

The Cherry ST-1144UB is a magnetic-stripe and smart-card reader that connects through a USB 2.0 port. It supports EMV transactions, CAC authentication and FIPS 201 certification for government and enterprise identity verification. The pale-grey unit with a black weighted base enables single-handed card insertion at the point of sale.

USB 2.0 interface limits throughput

Data moves at 412903 bps over the USB 2.0 link, which caps practical bandwidth well below newer USB revisions. Host systems must provide a standard Type-A port and driver support for PC/SC smart-card middleware. The reader draws power from the bus, so no external supply is required.

FIPS 201 and TAA compliance decide suitability

Federal agencies and contractors needing FIPS 201 approved hardware with TAA compliant sourcing will find this model qualified. Buyers who only require basic magstripe capture without smart-card or federal certification should evaluate simpler alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $35.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 48 comparable items (median $64.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCherry
Model nameST-1144
Part numberST-1144UB
Product typeMagStripe Reader
Product colorWhite with black base
Performance
Max read speed412,903 bps
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Size & build
Product weight0.66 lb (0.3 kg)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size147 × 119 × 61 mm
Compatibility
Compatible platformWindows 7, 8.1, 10, Android, Linux, MAC OSX

Questions about this item

Which version of the ST-1144 should I pick for USB 2.0 and CAC support?

The ST-1144UB model provides USB 2.0 connectivity, CAC and FIPS 201 certification, and TAA compliance in a single unit.

What does the 412,903 bps read speed mean at the counter?

It allows the magnetic stripe to be read in a single swipe, keeping queue times short on Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Android, Linux or macOS.

How does the USB 2.0 interface limit daily use?

The connection draws power from the host port, so no external supply is needed, and the 2.0 link is fast enough for every EMV or mag-stripe transaction.

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