1.8mm SIM card connector enables ultra-slim mobile devices

16th April 2007

JAE Europe Ltd

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JAE Europe has introduced the SF9 series tray-type SIM card connector with 1.8mm mounted height, allowing designers to achieve ultra-slim designs for cellular phones and other mobile terminals that require user-identification capabilities. The SF9 series also introduces a special multi-functional hold-down design that prevents instantaneous interruption of contact in the event of falling, and also integrates ESD and EMI protection. In addition to its low profile, the SF9 series also has a minimalist footprint of 18.9mm width by 26.5mm depth with the card mounted. Even so, the connector provides reassuring tactile card insertion features including reliable positioning and audible click-when-mated.

In addition to cellular phone handsets, the SF9 series is also suited to a wide range of applications including smart access systems, keyless security, credit card terminals, and smart mobile terminals including next-generation PDAs.

The new connectors meet GSM 11.11 specifications for use in cellular handsets. The six contacts are rated to 1A and have maximum contact resistance 100mΩ. The design lifetime of 5000 insertions is equivalent to competitive SIM card connectors that are taller and larger. Combined with a wide operating temperature range, from -40°C to 90°C, the SF9 series delivers equally robust performance in a compact and cost-effective implementation.