Smart-Card Interface with Integrated Card-Detect Switch
The TE Connectivity 5145323-1 is a push-pull smart card connector designed for surface-mount, right-angle installation at the board edge. It carries 10 positions arranged as 8 signal contacts plus 2 dedicated switch contacts — the switch provides a card-present detect signal to the host controller, eliminating a separate mechanical microswitch from the bill of materials. The connector accepts standard smart cards (ISO 7816 form factor) and uses a push-in, pull-out insertion and removal method. The 0.091" (2.30 mm) height above board keeps the profile low enough for slim card cages and bezel-mounted enclosures.
Board Layout Fit: Z-Height and Footprint
The 2.30 mm height above board is the dimension that governs the bezel cutout and the clearance under any overhanging components — confirm your card-slot opening matches this z-height before laying out the board edge. The SMT termination suits reflow assembly and eliminates through-hole solder waves for the card-reader subassembly.
