The Stinger Dual Smart Card Reader is a powerful and flexible USB smart card reader capable of handling two smart cards simultaneously. It works seamlessly on both PC and Mac systems and requires no external power supply or manual driver installation, thanks to the integrated FTDI chipset.
Supporting a wide frequency range from 3.43 MHz up to 12.00 MHz, Stinger is ideal for professional smart card applications, CAS systems and digital TV environments. Configuration is handled easily through a dedicated GUI application available for both Windows and Mac OS.
Powered by a 50 MHz ARM-based microcontroller, Stinger delivers high stability, fast communication and exceptional configurability. It is also among the first dual smart card readers to offer full Mac OS X compatibility.
⭐ Benefits (English)
✓ Supports two smart cards simultaneously
✓ Wide frequency range: 3.43–12.00 MHz
✓ USB powered – no external power required
✓ No manual drivers needed (FTDI support)
✓ Easy configuration via GUI (PC & Mac)
✓ Powerful ARM microcontroller (50 MHz)
✓ Compatible with Windows and Mac OS X
⚙ Technical Specifications (English)
Product type: Dual smart card reader
Connection: USB (Virtual COM port)
Number of cards: 2 simultaneous
Supported frequencies:
– 3.43 MHz
– 4.00 MHz
– 4.80 MHz
– 6.00 MHz
– 8.00 MHz
– 12.00 MHz
Processor: Embedded ARM microcontroller, 50 MHz
Power supply: USB
Drivers: Not required (FTDI built-in)
Configuration: GUI software
System requirements:
– Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
– Mac OS X 10.7 or later
📦 Package Contents (English)
1× Stinger Dual Smart Card Reader