Nano (4FF) is the smallest option for SIM connector designs. This is particularly useful for compact devices or when trying to minimise space used on a PCB. GCT's Nano SIM connectors are available in push-pull and hinged format with six contacts. With great features such as card detection and full metal variants for enhanced EMI and heat resistance, GCT Nano SIM card have profile heights consisting of 1.35mm or 1.43mm and all feature card stop functionality.

Nano-SIM or 4FF (4th form factor) cards measure 12.3mm × 8.8mm × 0.67mm while maintaining the existing SIM card contact arrangements. Compared to Micro SIM cards a smaller area of isolating material remains around the contacts, this prevents short circuits with the socket. The 0.67mm thickness of the Nano-SIM card is approximately 15% percent less than Mini/Micro SIM card thickness of 0.76mm. Read more

Micro SIM card connectors are available in push-pull and push-push card eject styles. The sockets allow the use of the 15 x 12mm Micro SIM card, the reduced size card offers the same contact footprint as the full size ‘Mini' SIM card while offering approximately 50% card space saving. GCT Micro SIM connectors are available in 6 & 8 contacts. The card insertion cycles are 1,500 in push-push and 5,000 in push-pull. Read more

Dual SIM slots allow plugging of two SIM cards into one connector, saving you PCB space and cutting the cost of PCB placement. This enables applications using two GSM accounts in one device. For example, in the vehicle tracking market the connector allows the option of switching between mobile networks when crossing country borders or when a alternative network offers a price or signal quality advantage. In personal handheld applications the connector permits use of 'work' and 'personal' accounts.

Push Push SIM card connectors for Micro and Mini SIM cards. This card insertion and ejection style includes a mechanism to push out the SIM card, this is perfect for applications where the end user is required to insert and extract the card equipment via a panel cutout.
All options come with a built in SIM card detection switch, shielded metallic case minimizes EMI/EMC interference, gold plated contacts allow for 1,500 or 5,000 card insertion cycles depending on connector design. Read more

Hinged SIM card connectors are available in three different designs which offer:

• 6 and 8 contacts.
• SIM card detection switch options.
• SIM connector profile heights of 1.80mm, 2.50mm and 2.60mm.
• Robust hinge slide lock mechanism holds the SIM card securely.
• Guided housing for card alignment, preventing card mis-insertion.
• SIM5055 and SIM5060 offer a card guide option to hold the SIM card in the cover to ease assembly.
• Full-flat flipping cover suitable for any design scenarios.
• SIM5051 and SIM5055 offer a shielded metallic cover option.
• Absorption area for automatic pick and place SMT mounting

Push Pull SIM card connectors are available in 2 different designs which offer:

• SIM card detection switch options.
• Card guide and stops in housing (inside the slot) prevents card misinsertion.
• Reliable low-friction contacts with 50m Ohm contact resistance only.
• Gold plated contacts guarantees minimum 5,000 mating / un-mating cycles.
• Absorption area for automatic pick and place SMT mounting.