A detailed guide to the pin configuration and function of standard SIM cards (including mini, micro, and nano variants).
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Connector at the card
| Pin | Description |
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| 1 | [VCC] +5V or 3.3V DC power supply input Provides operating voltage to the SIM chip. |
| 2 | [RESET] Card reset, used to reset the card's communications (optional) Sends a reset signal to restart communication protocol. |
| 3 | [CLOCK] Card clock Synchronizes data transfer between the mobile device and SIM card. |
| 4 | [RESERVED] AUX1, optionally used for USB interfaces and other uses Not used in standard GSM/UMTS/LTE SIMs; reserved for future or specialized applications. |
| 5 | [GND] Ground Common ground reference for all signals. |
| 6 | [VPP] +21V DC programming voltage input (optional) Used during manufacturing to program the SIM chip; not active in normal operation. |
| 7 | [I/O] Input or Output for serial data (half-duplex) Bidirectional data line for exchanging information between the phone and SIM. |
| 8 | [RESERVED] AUX2, optionally used for USB interfaces and other uses Reserved for future use or special applications such as smart card emulation. |