FEITIAN iR301 Mobile Dongle Reader – Mobile Smart Card Reader

FEITIAN iR301 Mobile Dongle Reader – Mobile Smart Card Reader

The FEITIAN iR301 Mobile Dongle Reader is a compact, mobile contact smart card reader designed primarily for use with Apple devices and computers and mobile devices equipped with the appropriate interface.

The series is available in two versions: the iR301 C56 with a Lightning connector and the iR301 C60 with a USB-C connector. This allows the reader to be used with both older iPhones and iPads equipped with a Lightning connector and newer Apple devices using USB-C.

The iR301 supports full-size smart cards compliant with ISO/IEC 7816, including Class A, B, and C cards operating at 5V, 3V, and 1.8V. T=0 and T=1 protocols are supported.

The device complies with the PC/SC and CCID standards, and the manufacturer also declares compliance with EMV Level 1 and MFi. The design utilizes hardware and software security features, including short circuit and overvoltage protection, firmware encryption, and an encrypted firmware update mechanism.

The FEITIAN iR301 can be used in applications such as mobile authentication systems, PKI solutions, electronic signatures, public administration, banking, payment systems, and business applications using smart cards.

Models and Variants

FEITIAN iR301 C56 – Lightning

This variant is designed primarily for Apple devices equipped with a Lightning connector.

Model: iR301 C56
Connector: Lightning
Intended use: iPhone, iPad, and iPod equipped with a compatible Lightning connector
Card format: ISO 7816-3 ID-1
Card support: ISO/IEC 7816 Class A/B/C
Protocols: T=0 and T=1
Card voltage: 1.8 V / 3 V / 5 V
MFi certification: Yes

FEITIAN iR301 C60 – USB-C

This variant features a USB-C connector, designed for newer Apple devices using this connection standard.

Model: iR301 C60
Connector: USB-C
Intended use: iPhones and iPads equipped with USB-C and compatible devices that support the appropriate interface
Card format: ISO 7816-3 ID-1
Card support: ISO/IEC 7816 Class A/B/C
Protocols: T=0 and T=1
Card voltage: 1.8 V / 3 V / 5 V

Both variants use the same compact housing, measuring approximately 58 x 46 x 7.5 mm and weighing approximately 34 g.

Supported Operating Systems

The manufacturer declares the iR301 series compatible with the following platforms:

Microsoft Windows
Linux
macOS
UNIX
iOS / iPadOS
Android with OTG support – with the appropriate variant and compatible device

For Apple devices, exact compatibility depends on the connector used:

C56 – Lightning devices
C60 – USB-C devices

Software Required for Operation

PC / macOS / Linux

When connected to a computer, the reader uses the PC/SC and CCID standards. The manufacturer describes operation on a PC platform as Plug and Play.

In a typical configuration, dedicated FEITIAN software is not required, except for reader detection. However, the system must support CCID/PC/SC.

Using the features of a specific card may require additional software provided by the card issuer, such as:
PKI middleware
electronic signature software
authentication application
banking software
e-government application
software using certificates stored on the card

iOS / iPadOS

To use the reader in a mobile application, software that supports the FEITIAN iR301 is required.

The manufacturer provides a Mobile SDK – Software Development Kit, a set of libraries and programming tools that allow software developers to integrate support for the iR301 reader into their own applications.

FEITIAN also offers application development services using the reader.

Simply connecting the iR301 to an iPhone or iPad doesn't automatically mean you can use any card – you need an app that supports the specific card and the function you want to perform.

Android

For a compatible version, a device that supports USB OTG and an app that works with the reader are required. The manufacturer's SDK can be used for integration with your own software.

Applications

Mobile electronic signature
User authentication using smart cards
PKI systems
Access to certificates stored on cards
E-government
Banking and finance
E-payments
User identification systems
Corporate systems using smart cards
Mobile workstations
iOS and iPadOS applications using smart cards
Integration of smart cards with dedicated mobile applications