Description
SecuGen Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV Fingerprint and Contact Smart Card Reader
The SecuGen Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV combines a SecuGen optical fingerprint reader with a contact smart card reader. It is designed for PIV-oriented identity workflows and applications that require fingerprint biometrics alongside contact-card credentials.
Key Features
- FBI-certified fingerprint reader for PIV, FIPS 201 and Mobile ID FAP 20 requirements
- 500 DPI optical fingerprint sensor
- Single-slot contact smart card reader supporting ISO/IEC 7816 ID-1 cards
- Supports PIV, CAC and TWIC card applications
- CCID and PC/SC compliance
- Fake Finger Rejection technology
- Auto-On, Smart Capture and Device Recognition with supported SecuGen SDK applications
- USB bus-powered; no additional power supply required
Benefits
- Combines fingerprint and contact-card verification in one workstation device
- Supports dual-factor authentication workflows
- Suitable for government, enterprise and access-control deployments that use PIV-compatible credentials
Technical Specifications
- Model: XU20ASCI
- Fingerprint sensor: U20 optical
- Fingerprint resolution: 500 DPI
- Fingerprint image: 300 × 400 pixels
- Fingerprint capture: approximately 0.3–0.6 seconds with Smart Capture
- Fingerprint interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Card interface: USB 2.0 Full-Speed
- Smart card standard: ISO/IEC 7816 ID-1
- Supply: 5 V DC, maximum 250 mA
- Warranty: One-year limited (manufacturer specification)
Applications
PIV identity verification, government identity programs, physical access control, personal identity verification and contact smart-card authentication.
Card reader drivers and supported card profiles may vary by operating environment. Verify requirements before deployment.

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