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SIM interface cable and connector
The SIM interface cable and connector connects a SIM card to the radio modem. All SIM
communication data and power are carried on a flat 6-conductor 0.30 mm (0.012") thick flexible
printed circuit (FPC) cable. This cable has 1-mm centerline spacing that can plug into a matching
connector.
Because each application is unique, you might need to create a custom FFC jumper that has the
correct length and connector orientation for your application.
Antenna cable and connectors
The antenna cable and connector connects the antenna to the radio modem. RIM uses the industry-
standard MMCX connector for the RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks. The
MMCX connector is very small, and it has the mating force to withstand heavy vibration.
Typically, an antenna does not plug directly into a RIM 1902G or RIM 1802G. Instead, a cable is used
between the radio’s antenna connector and a second connector at the device’s outer casing. This
enables the antenna to be removed from the system without opening the device, and it eliminates a
source of strain on the radio’s MMCX connector.
The antenna cable that you use should have low loss, an impedance of 50 Ohm, and an MMCX plug
that mates with the RIM 1902G or RIM 1802G MMCX jack. The other end of the cable can be any
connector with an impedance of 50 Ohm. An SMA screw-on connector is suitable and widely
available. TNC connectors are also suitable, but they are larger than SMA connectors.
The following cable is included with the Integrator Kit:
Note:
The SIM interface cable and connector are required for the off-board SIM card configuration only.
Note:
The 6-pin interface cable supplied with the Integrator Kit is a 76.2 mm (3.0") long Flat Flex Cable (FFC)
Jumper with 1-mm centerline spacing and same side conductive surfaces, Parlex part number 100-6-76-B.
This cable can plug into a matching 6-position 1.0 [0.039] horizontal FPC connector. A variety of connectors are
available. Contact RIM at
for help with selecting an appropriate connector for your
application.
Note:
The antenna cable supplied with the Integrator Kit has an MMCX connector on one end and an SMA
connector on the other. The cable is built with strain reliefs to prevent damage.
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