SIM CARD CONNECTORS
DATA AND DEVICES /// SIM CARD CONNECTORS
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) and UIM (Universal Identity Module) cards are widely used in a variety of mobile applications,
including, billing, security and number storage purposes in mobile devices. The SIM card parameters are defined by ISO, ETSI and
GSM standards.
TE Connectivity’s (TE’s) outstanding technological capability delivers a high comfort for the end customer and great durability
and longevity of the SIM connectors. In addition, TE has the ability to fabricate very high volume products in a cost-ecient,
lean manufacturing process. The huge array of products, combined with TE’s ability to redesign existing products to customer
requirements, allow TE to be a reliable source for SIM and UIM card connectors.
FEATURES
• Large portfolio covering several
styles and card sizes
• Connectors optimized for reliability (i.e.
by spherical contact points increasing
hertz stress, pre-loaded contacts and
anti-retention features in the contacts.)
• The SIM connector series oers
the best possible design freedom;
many products are even scalable in
height within the same form factor
• Best possible applied cost by
fully-automated processing
BENEFITS
• Large, versatile portfolio oers the
best product closest to your need
• Highly reliable connector technology
helps customers reduce production
line defect rates – ultimately reducing
costs for quality control and service
• Very broad design freedom creates optimal
possibilities for the design engineer
to match the device’s requirements
• Fully-automated processing
leads to stable quality
• Global footprint means enhanced
support for all regions
APPLICATIONS
• Mobile phones
• Tablets
• Personal computers
• Ultraportable devices
• Data cards
• Portable GSM modems
• Servers
www.te.com/products/SIMCardConnectors
PAGE 2DATA AND DEVICES /// SIM CARD CONNECTORS
SIM Card Connectors
TE Oers a Variety of SIM Card Connectors
Push-pull Type
• Card guidance and card stops provides fixation of the SIM card in X, Y and Z direction
• Card is typically located inside the device shell. Consumer must open the device shell
to extract the card, and must insert and eject card manually
• Full single clip, provides shielding, and prevents card bending. This ensures a stable
connection with all card types
• Components underneath the SIM card are possible (optional)
Block Type
• Basic SIM connector without enhanced features in combination with an ecient
manufacturing process leads to an extremely cost-eective component
• Anti-lifting contact prevents the contact from being accidentally lifted, reducing the
risk of damaged contacts
• Two (2) directional mating allows for card insertion from two directions
Push-push Type
• Push to insert, push to eject mechanism provides enhanced card handling for
the end user
• Push-push type connectors are typically used under the battery cover or behind a
door at the device exterior
• The card detection switch senses card removal
• The connector reduces the risk of inserting the card in the wrong direction
Tray Type
• Tray type SIM connectors are typically used on the exterior of a device. The tray forms
a unity with the device covers
• Tray can be fully separated from the body, allowing for easy card handling
by the end user
• The connector reduces the risk of inserting the card in the wrong direction
• The card detection switch senses card removal
Combo Type
• Integrated card connector to support two cards: micro SD and micro SIM
• The stacking of two card connectors reduces the connector layout on the PCB
• There is a detect switch for micro SD
• Two types of insertion exist: cross insertion type and inline insertion type
PAGE 3DATA AND DEVICES /// SIM CARD CONNECTORS
SIM Card Connectors
Size comparison: Mini SIM (2FF) vs Micro SIM (3FF) vs Nano SIM (4FF)
Mini SIM/2FF
25L x 15W x 0.76H(mm)
Micro SIM/3FF
15L x 12W x 0.76H (mm)
Nano SIM/4FF
12.3L x 8.8W x 0.67H (mm)
*FF = Form Factor
Product Oerings
P/N Picture Height
Range
Length
x Width Description Features and Benefits Status Applicable
SIM Size
Push-push Type
2174918-1 1.40 26 x 17
Push-push
SIM, super
low profile
Features
• Push-push function allows SIM
card ejection by connector itself
• Lower profile
• Dual slanted contacts
• Card detection switch
Benefits
• Easy to handle SIM card
• Low profile saves PCB space
• Dual slanted contacts provide
strong mating force and
minimizes contact jam
• Card detect switch is available
MP GD Mini SIM / 2FF
2174803-2
2822541-1
1.27 15.98 x 15.1
Ultra low
profile
push-push
• Push-push function allows SIM
card ejection by connector itself
to help the end customer handle
SIM card easily and reduces risk
of inserting the card in the wrong
direction, minimizes card jamming
• Low profile saves space
• Dual slanted contacts
provide strong mating force
and avoid contact jam
• Card detect switch is available
• 2822541-1 applies an anti-buckling
feature to original connector
MP SH Micro SIM / 3FF
Push-pull Type
*-2042647-*
*-2042920-*
1.8 – 2.0 15.5 x 10 Scalable
shielded SIM
Features
• Shielded
• Holes for additional components
under the connector
• Test holes for automatic
inline testing
Benefits
• Shield protects against
radio interference
• Holes under the connector
save space
• Test holes reduce applied costs
MP SH Mini SIM / 2FF
*-1551663-* 1.8 – 2.0 15.5 x 10 Narrow
shield version MP SH Mini SIM / 2FF
(dimenions:mm)
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SIM Card Connectors
P/N Picture Height
Range
Length
x Width Description Features and Benefits Status Applicable
SIM Size
Push-pull Type
1932766-1 1.5 17.6 x 16.1 SIM 1.5mm
height
Features
• Provides card stop
• Shielded
• Preloaded contacts
• Holes under the connector
• Test holes
Benefits
• Card stop helps protect against
damage to the SIM card
• Shield prevents EMI, RF
distortion and card bend
• Preloaded anti-lifting contacts
protect card from abuse
• Mounting components under
the connector save space
• Automated testing reduces costs
MP GD Mini SIM / 2FF
1932768-1 1.95 16.3 x 14.8
Super low
profile SIM
with flange
(big shield)
Features
• One clip type (bridge type)
• Shielded
• Holes under the connector
• Card stop and guide
• Preloaded contacts
• Test holes
Benefits
• Prevents card damage
• Shield helps protect against EMI,
RF distortion and card bend
• Preloaded anti-lifting contacts
protect card from abuse
• Mounting components under
the connector save space
• Automated testing reduces costs
MP SH Micro SIM / 2FF
2199337-5 1.18 14.1 x 13.3
Anti-buckling
ultra low
profile
push pull
• Low profile to save space
• Card detect switch is available
• Reduces risk of card insertion
in wrong direction
• Card stop confirms full
insertion to user
• The new contact design
prevents buckling in use of a
nano SIM card to an adapter
MP SH Micro SIM / 3FF
Combo Type Connector for Micro SIM + Micro SD
2199003-2 2.5 17.75 x 14.0
Micro SIM
+ micro SD
combo 90
degree
• Dual card reader micro SIM/micro
SD type, space saving design
transverse card orientation
• Push-pull type
• Micro SD card retention feature
• Micro SD detect switch
• Pick and place design on shell
MP GD Micro SIM / 3FF
& micro SD
2199260-5 2.12 16.9 x 14.31
Micro SIM
+ micro SD
Combo Inline
• Low profile design
• Two cards (micro SIM/3FF &
micro SD) are both supported
• Push-pull type
• Micro SIM slot has anti-
buckling contact to make
it robust and reliable
• Slider to extract micro
SIM card is available
• Card detect switch for micro SD
MP GD Micro SIM / 3FF
& micro SD
(dimenions:mm)
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SIM Card Connectors
P/N Picture Height
Range
Length
x Width Description Features and Benefits Status Applicable
SIM Size
Combo Type Connector for Micro SIM + Micro SD
2290741-1
2295782-1
1.32 28 x 18.3 3-in-2 Card
Connector
• Accepts either two nano SIM/4FF
cards, or one nano SIM/4FF
and one micro SD card
• Innovative anti-buckling
contact design provides a
more robust solution
• Helps prevent damage to contacts
during card insertion and removal
• Proven pin-push type solution
with mechanical lock function
• Tray detect switch helps
prevent malfunction
• Space-ecient design
with two cavities
• About 20% PCB savings over other
combo type card connectors
• Better coplanarity control helps
ensure fewer defects during the
manufacturing process and makes
the soldering process easier
MP SH Nano SIM /
4FF & micro SD
Tray Type
2286990-1 1.35 12.26 x 17.76
Nano SIM
tray side
entry
• Low profile design 1.35mm
• Card insertion direction
is side entry type
• Good click feeling to insert tray
and enough tray eject length
by pin insertion operation
• Tray detect switch is available
• Anti-buckling contact minimizes
contact deformation
• Both single card type & dual
card type are available
Contact a TE Representative for
further details and other tray type
requests.
MP GD Nano SIM / 4FF
2296830-1 1.35 12.26 x 17.76
Dual Nano
SIM tray
side entry
MP GD Two piece Nano
SIM / 4FF
Block Type
2286237-1 0.3 12.95 x 7.5 Block SIM
Normal Entry • Low profile design, all product
HSG height is 0.3mm
• Minimize the connector layout
to minimize the space
• Flexible layout to use several
cards in one application
• Both block SIM connectors can
connect to mini SIM/2FF, micro
SIM/3FF and nano SIM/4FF
• The card position can be fixed on
the application side or by adding
a shell as another component
• Anti-buckling contact is available
for insertion/extraction direction
MP SH
Mini SIM / 2FF
or
Micro SIM / 3FF
or
Nano SIM / 4FF
2287217-1 0.3 8 x 8.2 Block SIM
Side Entry MP GD
Mini SIM / 2FF
or
Micro SIM / 3FF
or
Nano SIM / 4FF
2286981-1 0.3 8x 9.6 Block
micro SD MP GD Micro SD
(dimenions:mm)
DATA AND DEVICES /// SIM CARD CONNECTORS
SIM Card Connectors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1
How do I decide which type of SIM connector to
choose?
Answer 1
The major dierence in choosing between SIM
connectors depends on the design of the customer
device. Push-push or tray type SIM connectors allow
users to extract the SIM card from the external portion
of the device. Push-pull or block type connectors
require users to open the back shell of the device and
manually pull out the SIM card.
Question 2
What is the purpose of an 8 position SIM connector?
Answer 2
The extra two positions support an additional function
like electronic payment.
Question 3
What is the benefit of dual-slanted contact
performance?
Answer 3
The dual-slanted design minimizes contact jam
issues and creates a stronger mating performance, as
demonstrated during the drop test.
Question 4
When should I use a micro SIM connector?
Answer 4
When the device requires the use of a micro SIM card.
Question 5
What’s the scalable height?
Answer 5
The scalable height is found when the SIM card
connector is scalable by a dierent P/N, but the
connector footprint stays the same. The benefit is
enabling the customer to swap the product easily when
a design change occurs, thereby reducing the lead-
time of TTM (Time To Market), TTV (Time To Value) and
design cost.
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