SIM/SAM Card Connector with Push-Push Ejector
The TE Connectivity 5145299-2 is a surface-mount, right-angle connector and ejector designed for SIM and SAM cards. It uses a push-push hinged lid mechanism for card insertion and removal, and carries 8 positions arranged as 6 signal contacts plus 2 switch contacts for card detection. The gold-plated contacts suit repeated insertion cycles typical in mobile and embedded applications.
Board Layout and Height Clearance
The connector sits 0.160" (4.06mm) above the board after reflow. That height, combined with the right-angle orientation, sets the card insertion plane parallel to the PCB. The board guide and rotation locking disc help align the card during insertion and prevent it from shifting under vibration.
Card Detection Switch and Keying
The 8-position layout uses 6 contacts for the standard SIM/SAM interface and 2 dedicated switch contacts. The switch is part of the connector body, not an external add-on, so the card-present signal is available without extra components. The rotation locking disc prevents the card from being inserted in the wrong orientation.
No official second-source or successor is on record; the closest alternate in the same form factor is the 2-338063-4, which ships in bulk packaging rather than Tape & Reel.