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Is a 2FF SIM card SMT solderable?

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Discussion in 'General Electronics Discussion' started by rdtsc, Apr 28, 2014.

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  1. Apr 28, 2014 #1
    rdtsc

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    Curious if a 2FF SIM can be surface-mount soldered. Wonder if anyone has tried this. Is the plastic a low-temperature type that would melt with hot air?
     

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  2. Apr 28, 2014 #2
    kpatz

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    I would guess they aren't, as the plastic would probably melt. Why would you want to solder one anyway? If you're building a circuit to read one, it's better to use a SIM card socket. Molex makes them, Digikey or Mouser should have them.
     
  3. Apr 28, 2014 #3
    rdtsc

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    Curious about soldering because if they are soldered, they a) can't be removed, and b) the SIM supplier I contacted can't provide embedded SIMs.
     
  4. Apr 28, 2014 #4
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    You can even get them on eBay for $1 including freight.

    Given that SIM cards can and do fail, I wouldn't solder one into a circuit even if I never intended to remove it. Also, what if I want to change provider?
     
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