Description
Semtek 3913 Magnetic IC Card Reader RS-232 20-Pin ISO-7816 Credit Debit Serial
Manual insert magnetic and IC card reader with RS-232 serial interface. Reads magnetic stripe cards (1, 2, or 3 tracks) and ISO-7816 contact IC cards including credit, debit, and prepaid card types. Supports both high and low coercivity magnetic media.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Semtek 3913 (MPN: 3913)
- Interface: RS-232 Serial, 20-pin connector
- Card Standards: ISO-7810, ISO-7811, ISO-7812, ISO-7816
- Magnetic Tracks: 1, 2, or 3 tracks (40 characters, 5-bit)
- IC Contact: 8-pin (ISO-7816)
- Card Feed Speed: 10–150 cm/sec
- Power: +5VDC ±5%, 1.5mA standby / 6mA reading
- Operating Temperature: -10 to 50°C
- Head Lifetime: 400,000 round trips; IC Contact Lifetime: 700,000 contacts
- Includes: Zinc-plated bracket mount
Applications
Used in point-of-sale systems, access control terminals, banking equipment, and transaction processing devices. Commonly integrated into legacy retail and financial systems from the 1990s–2000s. Compatible with systems using RS-232 serial interfaces for card data transmission. Reads standard magnetic stripe cards and chip-based IC cards in banking and payment applications.
Condition: New
This Semtek 3913 Magnetic and IC Card Reader is new in box. The unit is sealed in its original anti-static bag and packed in its original cardboard box, as shown in the photos. It has not been used. Note that as surplus/old-stock inventory, it may have been stored for an extended period — please review the photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
This Semtek 3913 Magnetic and IC Card Reader is new in box. The unit is sealed in its original anti-static bag and packed in its original cardboard box, as shown in the photos. It has not been used. Note that as surplus/old-stock inventory, it may have been stored for an extended period — please review the photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
We stand behind every item we sell with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If your item arrives not as described, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund. Please inspect your purchase upon arrival and contact us with any questions.
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Additional Information
Application Guide: |
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Brand: |
Semtek |
Model: |
3913 |
MPN: |
3913 |
Type: |
Manual Insert Magnetic & IC Card Reader |
SKU: |
26495 |
Series: |
Series 3900 |
Specification No.: |
91029003 |
Card Standard: |
ISO-7810, ISO-7811, ISO-7812, ISO-7816 |
Magnetic Recording Method: |
F2F (FM) |
Recording Density: |
ISO 1–1/2/3 tracks |
Recording Capacity: |
40 characters (5-bit) |
Card Thickness: |
0.76 ± 0.08mm |
Interface Type: |
RS-232 Serial, 20-Pin |
Connector Type: |
20-Pin Header |
IC Contact Pins: |
8-pin IC contact (ISO-7816) |
Power Consumption: |
1.5mA standby, 6mA reading |
Ripple: |
100mA p-p |
IC Contact Resistance: |
0.5 ohm max. |
Card Feeding Speed: |
10–150 cm/sec |
Head Lifetime: |
400,000 round trips |
IC Contact Lifetime: |
700,000 contacts |
Card Insert Lifetime: |
500,000 card inserts minimum |
Permissible Card Warp: |
3mm max. |
Storage Temperature: |
-30 to 70°C, less than 95% RH |
Vibration: |
Amplitude 2mm, 10–50Hz, X/Y/Z |
Shock: |
Up to 30G, 11ms |
Output High Level: |
3.5V (Ioh=6mA) |
Output Low Level: |
0.4V (Iol=6mA) |
Power Source: |
Port Powered (bus powered) |
LED Indicator: |
Green LED — Power and Read status |
Card Type Support: |
Credit, Debit, Prepaid IC card |
Hi-Co / Lo-Co Support: |
Yes — reads Hi-Co and Lo-Co |
Tracks Supported: |
1, 2, or 3 tracks |
Insertion Type: |
Manual Insert / Manual Extract |
Bezel Color: |
Black |
Mounting: |
Bracket mount (zinc-plated bracket included) |
Condition: |
New |
Seller Notes: |
New in box, in original anti-static bag with mounting bracket |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Condition Notes: |
Semtek 3913 Magnetic IC Card Reader — new in box, sealed in original anti-static bag. Surplus/old stock; may have been stored for an extended period. Unused. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
