What is SIM CARD CONNECTOR?
The SIM Card Connector is an electronic component used to establish electrical connection and mechanical fixation between a mobile device and a SIM card, enabling user identification and access to mobile networks.
Features and Applications of SIM CARD CONNECTOR
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Standardization and Compatibility
Designed according to ISO, ETSI, and GSM international standards, ensuring compatibility across SIM cards from different manufacturers worldwide. Available in multiple sizes (Mini-SIM, Micro-SIM, Nano-SIM) to meet diverse device requirements.
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Compact and Low Profile
Modern SIM connectors (especially Nano-SIM types) feature ultra-low height (typically less than 1 mm) and compact footprint, saving valuable PCB space and supporting miniaturization trends in mobile devices.
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High Reliability and Durability
Materials: Typically made from copper alloy, stainless steel, and high-quality plastics, offering excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and conductivity.
Gold-Plated Contacts: Contact springs are often gold-plated to enhance conductivity, prevent corrosion, and ensure long-term reliable connections.
Durability: Rated for 1,500 to 5,000 insertion/removal cycles, capable of withstanding repeated use. -
Misoperation Prevention
Fool-Proof Design: Includes positioning features or locking mechanisms to ensure correct card orientation and reduce insertion errors.
Card Detect Switch: Many connectors include a detection switch to sense whether the SIM card is fully inserted, providing system feedback. -
Advantages of Different Connector Types
Tray-Type: Allows easy SIM card insertion/removal from outside the device without opening the housing, standard in modern smartphones.
Push-Push: Spring mechanism enables convenient insertion and ejection, suitable for hard-to-reach areas.
Hinged: Features a hinged or metal cover for extra locking and protection, ideal for automotive or industrial environments requiring vibration resistance.
Combo: Some designs accommodate both SIM and MicroSD cards, further saving PCB space.
Where to Buy SIM CARD CONNECTOR
SIM Card Connectors are long-established products. Taiwanese manufacturers such as Chun Chi Industrial Co., Ltd. and Anytronic Corporation Limited have been producing them since 1988. Their products—made from LCP and PBT materials—are available in a wide range of specifications and are widely used in consumer electronics, industrial control, automotive systems (smartphones, tablets), IoT devices, asset trackers, remote medical monitoring equipment, and POS terminals.
Introduction to SIM CARD CONNECTOR Specifications and Components
