News Release: New Dual SIM connector saves cost and space

doctorcdf — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:46:03 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by doctorcdf on 9/25/2012 1:46:03 PM

Leading connector manufacturer Global Connector Technology is launching a new combination dual SIM connector.

The dual SIM6050-8-0-30-00-ASIM6050-8-0-30-00-A connector allows plugging of two SIM cards into one connector, saving you PCB space and cutting the cost of PCB placement.

SIM6050-8-0-30-00-ASIM6050-8-0-30-00-A 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.

With 8 contacts and a 3.00mm profile height SIM6050-8-0-30-00-ASIM6050-8-0-30-00-A is available in tape-and-reel packaging for volume manufacturing and withstands IR reflow at temperatures.

Visit http://www.globalconnectortechnology.com/connector/SIM6050-sim-card-connector.aspx or contact your local GCT sales office.

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