Molex has added a 1.40mm height, hinged socket (series 78800) to its array of push-pull style micro-SIM card interconnects (series 78723, 78727, 78646). This low-profile socket is ideal for ultraslim smartphones with limited vertical space between SIM socket and the phone battery-cover. Maximizing space savings and facilitating easy, top-loading of SIM card, the socket is the designer’s choice for mid-board layouts that preclude the use of front- or side-entry style sockets. Measuring only 16.96 (L) by 13.69 (W) by 1.40mm (H), the socket is more compact than competing equivalents. The socket’s U-shaped metal hinge provides high pulling force between lid and shell to ensure robust card retention, electrical contact and reliability. A uniquely designed locking mechanism allows a partial tilt of the lid into lock position; or full opening at 180-degrees to the horizontal, for easy removal and placement of SIM card.