SIM connector detects functionality with no footprint penalty
Many designs require a connector knowing if a SIM card is present and in position. Although useful, this feature can take up valuable PCB space, says GCT. The company’s SIM8055 nano SIM connector has a card detection switch to address this design issue.
The connector has one of the smallest footprints available on the market with card detect functionality, claims GCT. This is achieved with a split contact design that consumes no additional PCB real estate.
It is the first nano SIM connector in the company range, with this featue. Paul Hulatt, GCT product manager, explains its appeal: “Options remain limited in the market for Nano SIM connectors with card detect capabilities and GCT found a creative way to build this into the design without adding any bulk.”
The SIM8055 nano SIM connector has a push-pull ejector type and is in ‘normally open’ switch configuration. The space saving PCB footprint is just 12.2mm in length and 9.54mm in width. Optional locating pegs are also available.
GCT supplies standard and custom interconnect products, providing connectors for applications in mobile and wireless communications, computers and peripherals, digital entertainment, networking, industrial, automation, security, medical, instrumentation and consumer electronics.
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