This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Cards category on DigiKey.com
SIM cards are memory storage devices used to store the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number securely to authenticate users on mobile devices.
SelectionCharacteristics
Format: The physical size and shape of the SIM card, based on industry standard terminology.
Class: The operating voltage class of the SIM card.
Memory: The total space for both read-only memory and random-access memory.
Core Processor: Refers to the type of CPU embedded within the SIM card.
Carrier Network: The mobile network operator or telecommunications company that provides cellular service to the user.
Network Technology: The generation or type of cellular network technology that the SIM card is compatiable with.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as Includes Data Plan.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Size / Dimension: The physical dimensions of the device. Typically listed in height, width, and length.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | NL-SIM-VER-M1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1477-1051-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | NimbeLink, LLC |
| DESCRIPTION | MICRO-SIM 2/3/4FF VZW COMM TEMP |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | NL-SIM-ATT-CTRI |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1477-1072-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | NimbeLink, LLC |
| DESCRIPTION | MICRO-SIM 2FF 3FF 4FF ATT COMM |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | SIM-E-IO3-TRI-2 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2322-SIM-E-IO3-TRI-2-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Truphone Limited |
| DESCRIPTION | 2FF/3FF/4FF SIM FOR 2G/3G/LTE IO |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
How to set up DK Data Plan SIM Card - Another Teaching Moment
Digi 6310-DX Dual Sim LTE Routers
Articles
Cellular Data Networks for M2M Applications
Cellular Connectivity for the IoT
LTE 4G Modules Reduce IoT Application Development
Product Training Modules
VIoT-Flex: Global SIM Cards for IoT - Velocity IoT
Blogs
Truphone’s Flexible SIM Card Lineup
TechForum
Device setup including APN configuration for VIoT-Flex IoT SIM Cards
What are the different SIM card sizes? IoT Cellular Data Plans (RevX & Truphone)
Choosing a data carrier - US Anywhere plan
Activating Service Plans with One IMEI for Dual-SIM Devices
DigiKey RevX Wireless Data Plans Frequently Asked Questions
eSIM and eUICC SIMs defined. How to pick the best solution for your IoT deployment