Professional Smartcard Authentication

CHERRY SMART TERMINAL ST-1150

CHERRY Smart Terminal ST-1150

Highlights

  • USB 2.0-compatible
  • Weighted base for single-handed operation
  • PC/SC smartcard reader
  • Protocols: T=0, T=1
  • CCID compatible
  • ISO/IEC 7816 compliant
  • CAC and FIPS 201 compliant
  • TAA compliant
  • Driver support for Windows/MacOS-X/Linux
Smart Terminal ST-1150
CHERRY Smart Terminal ST-1150

High-quality USB-smartcard reader

The CHERRY SMART TERMINAL ST-1150 is a USB smart card terminal designed for professional IT environments with demanding requirements for security, reliability, and compliance. It supports secure authentication processes, access control, and smart card-based applications. Thanks to native CCID support, the smart card reader can be seamlessly integrated into existing Windows and Linux environments without proprietary drivers. Its electronics and firmware architecture, developed entirely by CHERRY, enables firmware updates and provides the foundation for long-term adaptation to evolving regulatory and security requirements. The compact, robust housing with a stable base allows comfortable one-handed operation in everyday use. The ST-1150 combines proven smart card technology with a modern firmware architecture, delivering a reliable solution for government agencies, public institutions, and enterprises with stringent requirements for protecting sensitive IT infrastructures.

Smart Card Reader

Secure Smart Card Communication for Protected Work Environments

Protecting sensitive data and digital identities requires reliable authentication methods. The CHERRY SMART TERMINAL ST-1150 reads and writes contact smart cards and supports applications such as access control, network logon, digital identities, and smart card-based transactions. Support for international standards such as ISO/IEC 7816 and CCID ensures a high level of compatibility with existing security solutions. This makes the USB smart card terminal suitable for a wide range of applications in government agencies, businesses, and other regulated work environments.

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Easy Integration into Existing IT Environments

New security solutions should integrate seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures with minimal effort. The SMART TERMINAL ST-1150 supports Microsoft's native CCID standard as well as pcsc-lite under Linux and does not require proprietary drivers. This significantly reduces installation and administrative effort while enabling efficient rollouts. Thanks to its standardized USB interface, the smart card reader can be deployed quickly and operated reliably, both at individual workstations and across large-scale IT installations.

Smartcard Reader USB

Future-Proof with Modern CHERRY Technology

Security requirements are constantly evolving. That is why the CHERRY SMART TERMINAL ST-1150 is the first product to be based on a fully CHERRY-developed electronics and firmware platform. Its flash-based controller enables firmware updates even after deployment. This allows the smart card terminal to be adapted over the long term to new security-related and regulatory requirements. Since development and support come from a single source, customers benefit from rapid response times, clear responsibilities, and a high degree of independence throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Reliable in Everyday Operation

In addition to meeting high security standards, the CHERRY ST-1150 impresses with its robust design and user-friendly operation. Its stable base ensures secure positioning on the desk and allows smart cards to be inserted and removed with just one hand. At the same time, the smart card terminal operates with exceptional energy efficiency, making it ideal for continuous use in professional work environments. Its compact design saves valuable desk space and integrates seamlessly into a wide variety of workplaces while supporting efficient day-to-day operations.

Smart Card Reader CHERRY
Smart Terminal CHERRY
Card Reader USB

Professional security solutions must deliver reliable performance over the long term while adapting to new requirements. That is why the CHERRY SMART TERMINAL ST-1150 has been developed for long-term use in security-critical environments. The combination of proven smart card technology, standards-based integration, and updatable firmware provides a reliable foundation for protecting sensitive data and digital identities. TAA compliance and support for established security standards make this USB smart card terminal the ideal choice for government agencies, public institutions, and enterprises with demanding requirements for compliance, data security, and long-term investment protection.

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Properties

Software support Card Reader Tools, PC/SC Diagnose Tool
Warranty 2 years warranty
System Requirements-Hardware USB-A
Length of product without packaging 75 mm
Width of product without packaging 50 mm
Height of product without packaging 55 mm

Scope of delivery

  • Manual
  • Smartcard Terminal
Article number Colour
ST-1150UB
EAN: 4025112120565
Datasheet
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