Samsung Introduces 1 GB S-SIM Card

Samsung Electronics announced the introduction of S-SIM, a 1 GB subscriber identity module card, meant to support the ever-growing expansion of multimedia services.

The subscriber identity module (SIM) card is an IC-based card used to identify users in GSM networks. With the increase of multimedia features found on today's mobile phones, high data capacity and high-speed transmission have been added to the SIM card. Meant to eliminate the need for a separate memory card, Samsung's 1GB S-SIM incorporates a system-in-package technology to carry high gigabit-density NAND flash memory without increasing the area size of the conventional SIM card. The small form factor supports the compact size of multimedia phones.

Samsung's new S-SIM is based on the SIM interface to ensure compatibility with conventional systems and supports high-speed MultiMediaCard and USB interface for faster transmission of larger data volumes. The new SIM solution offers enhanced security features to ensure the safe transmission of personal information and data.

"This new high-performance S-SIM demonstrates Samsung's technology leadership and vision to provide ultimate technology and solutions for the fast evolving mobile and IT environment. The added data storage feature coupled with security measures of the SIM card is a powerful token in the hands of the end-user," said Dr. Chil Hee Chung, senior vice president of chip card and microcontroller development team at Samsung Electronics.