The HID OMNIKEY 3121 is a USB desktop contact smart card reader for people who need a straightforward way to use smart cards for single sign-on, online banking, or digital signatures, with native CCID driver support in the operating system.
Recommended For
- CAC, PIV, or other contact-smart-card users who need a reader at a fixed desktop workstation for card-based sign-in or identity checks.
- People who regularly use contact smart cards for desktop tasks such as online banking, single sign-on, or digital signatures.
- Workstation operators who insert and remove full-size contact cards at a desk and want a reader designed for stable, one-hand desktop use.
- IT teams or developers integrating ISO 7816 contact cards with PC/SC-compatible desktop applications.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Contact smart card operations such as single sign-on, online banking, and digital signatures |
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| Reader Type And Form Factor | RFID reader designed for desktop use |
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| Protocols And Standards | Supports ISO 7816, USB CCID, PC/SC, and HBCI |
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| Connectivity And Compatibility | USB connection; compatible with major PC operating systems and smart cards, with native CCID driver support in the operating system |
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| Installation And Mounting | Multiple base options support desktop placement |
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| Dimensions | 3.15 × 2.64 × 1.1 in |
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| Environmental Conditions | Operating temperature: 32–131 °F (0–55 °C); storage temperature: −4–176 °F (−20–80 °C); humidity: 10–90% RH |
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| Model Identifiers | HID OMNIKEY 3121; part number R31210320-01 |
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