2025-05-02XAC’s AP20 Android Smart PINPad Receives PCI PTS 6 Certification
Hsinchu, Taiwan ROC (May 2, 2025) – XAC Automation Corporation (5490 Taiwan OTC), a leading R&D and manufacturing company focused on delivering commerce solutions to the payment industry since 1993, proudly announces that its new Android Smart PINPad, AP20, has achieved PCI PTS 6 certification, the latest and most stringent standard in payment security. This certification underscores XAC’s unwavering commitment to secure, reliable, and innovative payment technologies.
The AP20 is the next-generation model built on the success of XAC’s widely adopted AP10. It retains all the strengths of its predecessor while introducing enhanced features and meeting the latest PCI PTS 6 requirements—making it a future-ready solution for today’s dynamic retail environments.
Designed for superior usability and performance, the AP20 offers:
- A secure Android 12 operating system
- At least 2 GB SDRAM + 16 GB eMMC memory, with upgrade options
- A 3.5” TFT touch screen
- A physical keypad with larger buttons for an improved customer experience
- A 5MP front-facing camera for advanced image capture—upgradeable to 8MP based on application needs
- An optional adaptive brightness function to provide the best user experience
Optional accessories—such as a privacy shield and standpod—further support seamless integration into existing retail infrastructures. These features reinforce the AP20’s position as an ideal choice for merchants seeking a secure, user-friendly device—particularly in cash register, ECR, or self-checkout kiosk environments.
Felix Chun, Vice President of XAC Product Planning, commented, "The PCI PTS 6.x certification of the AP20 is a strong testament to XAC’s continued dedication to secure payment innovation. We achieve this without compromise—delivering products that meet the highest security standards while exceeding user expectations."
The launch of the AP20 strengthens XAC’s portfolio of Android-based payment solutions and reaffirms its position as a trusted technology partner in the global payments industry.
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About XAC Automation Corp.
Founded in 1993, XAC (5490 TAIWAN OTC Securities Exchange) is a leading R&D/Manufacturing company focused on transaction automation devices. With over 30 years of payment industry experience, XAC distinguishes itself by developing its own key components modules, cost-effective secure hardware architecture, and flexible commerce enabling Cloud Platforms to offer its partners (Payment Service Providers, acquirers, System Integrators (SIs), VARs, and FinTechs) complete “white label” solutions. High quality manufacturing of products is achieved through XAC’s closed loop quality system and still includes owning its own factories (versus outsourcing) which is another differentiator. Today, XAC’s payment technology solutions are found globally in POS terminals, high-end countertop payment devices, Electronic Cash Registers (ECRs), wireless “pay-at-the-table” devices, multi-lane consumer activated terminals, outdoor payment terminals including petroleum and gas dispensers, PIN pads, Smartcard peripherals, RFID/NFC readers, cashless ATMs, kiosks, and countless other solutions. For more information about XAC, please visit https://www.xac.com.tw
