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Black smart card reader with 1.5m USB 2.0 cable

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech Smart Chip Reader USB 2.0 1.5m cable black

SKU CH-M6VV-V5CFB

Reads 5 V, 3 V and 1.8 V smart cards via USB 2.0 with a 1.5 m cable and ISO 7816, EMV and PIV support

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Reads bank, ID, SIM and CAC cards
  • USB 2.0 interface at 480 Mbps speed
  • 5 m cable gives flexible placement
  • Works with Windows 98 through 10 and Linux
  • Meets EMV 2000 Level 1 and ISO 7816 standards

Smart Chip Reader

The Hetai Tech Smart Chip Reader is a USB 2.0 card reader with a 1.5m cable designed for professionals who need to read financial, identification or SIM smart cards on a desktop or laptop. It supports ISO/IEC 7816 Class A, AB and C cards operating at 5V, 3V and 1.8V, and works with Windows 98 through Windows 10, Linux and Windows CE 5.0 without requiring external power.

Upgrade From Basic Readers

This device replaces single-slot readers that only handle one card voltage or lack EMV and PIV certification, making the jump worthwhile for users who process bank cards, CAC, DNIE or tax cards daily. It also adds a blue LED read indicator and broad driver support for middleware such as ActivClient, DKO and Pure Edge Viewer, which older generic readers often miss.

Capacity And Headroom

The reader handles 8-in-1 card types including ATM, IC, ID, SIM and smart cards at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480Mbps, which is sufficient for authentication, digital signing and online banking sessions. It is not suited for high-throughput bulk data transfer from memory cards or for environments that require USB 3.0 or newer host interfaces.

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Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

What USB port does the 1.5 m cable plug into?

The reader connects to any USB 2.0 Type-A port and draws all power from that port, so no external adapter is needed.

How is the reader set up on Windows 10 and what step is often missed?

Plug the cable in, wait for the automatic USB-CCID driver to load, then insert a card; the blue LED confirms the chip is detected — skipping the wait is the common mistake.

Will the spring-loaded card slot or the 1.5 m cable need replacement first?

The slot is rated for roughly 10 000 insertions; the fixed 1.5 m cable cannot be swapped separately, so the whole unit is replaced when either wears out.

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