The SecuGen Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV is a combination fingerprint and contact smart card reader designed for dual-factor authentication in identity verification and physical access control applications. The device integrates SecuGen's U20 optical fingerprint sensor with a single-slot contact smart card reader. It is FBI certified as compliant with FIPS 201 (PIV) and Mobile ID FAP 20 standards, making it suitable for government and regulated environments. Smart Card Support: - Supports ISO/IEC 7816 ID-1 cards - Compatible with PIV (Personal Identity Verification), CAC (Common Access Card), and TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) cards - Compliant with CCID standard and PC/SC specifications Fingerprint Reader Capabilities: - Optical sensor resistant to scratches, impact, vibration, and electrostatic shock - Capable of capturing dry, wet, and scarred fingerprints - Includes fake finger (spoof) rejection and latent print rejection - Features Auto-On (automatic finger detection), Smart Capture (self-adjusting scanning), and Device Recognition (device authentication) when used with SecuGen SDKs - Supports fingerprint template encryption in SecuGen's proprietary format Software & SDK: - Free SDKs available for Windows, Linux, and Android development - SDKs support fingerprint registration, matching, and biometric functions The device is USB bus-powered (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for fingerprint, USB 2.0 Full-Speed for smart card), requires no external power supply, and features a compact, ergonomic form factor with an integrated finger guide.