Molex 0473880001 Replacement → KINGCONN 7SIMC-FA-0006, 7SIMC-FA-0005 | Same-Interface Mini SIM sockets

Molex 0473880001 (SIM card connector, right-angle SMT) carries the lifecycle status Obsolete at Digi-Key (checked 2026-09-02). The in-production KINGCONN Mini SIM sockets with the same card interface: 7SIMC-FA-0006, 7SIMC-FA-0005. The match has been reviewed by KINGCONN R&D; ask KINGCONN before you order — send the original part number or your drawing through the form, and the Taoyuan R&D team confirms pin-out and footprint before you order.

Original part

Brand	Molex
Part number	0473880001
Distributor status	Obsolete source: Digi-Key · checked 2026-09-02
Original description	SIM card connector, right-angle SMT
Card interface	Mini SIM sockets
Eject mechanism	not verified from public data (same interface only)

KINGCONN match

7SIMC-FA-0006

Mini SIM, H=1.8mm

Matching basis: same interface

Drawing specifications

Mated height	1.8 mm
Current rating	0.5A.
Withstand voltage	AC500V r.m.s.
Insulation resistance	1000Megohms Minimum at DC 500V
Operating temperature	-40°To+85°
Durability	5000
Housing material	HI-Temp plastic UL 94V-0 Rated.
Contact material	Copper Alloy.
Shell material	SUS.
UL flammability rating	UL 94V-0
RoHS	compliant

Source: engineering drawing for this part number

Part page & drawing →

7SIMC-FA-0005

Mini SIM, 1.27mm pitch

Matching basis: same interface

Drawing specifications

Pitch	1.27 mm
RoHS	compliant

Source: engineering drawing for this part number

Part page & drawing →

What to verify before ordering

Pin assignment and pad layout: the same interface does not guarantee the same pin order.
Hold-down positions and termination style (SMT / through-hole).
Presence and polarity of the card-detect and write-protect switches.
Mated height and card-insertion direction: both published values are shown side by side; judge the difference yourself.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KINGCONN replacement for Molex 0473880001?

7SIMC-FA-0006, 7SIMC-FA-0005 — Mini SIM sockets with the same interface. The match has been reviewed by KINGCONN R&D; ask KINGCONN before ordering so R&D can confirm pin-out and footprint.

Is Molex 0473880001 discontinued?

The lifecycle field at Digi-Key lists it as "Obsolete" (checked 2026-09-02). Lifecycle status reflects the distributor listing on the check date and may change.

Is 7SIMC-FA-0006 a drop-in replacement for Molex 0473880001?

Not guaranteed. The two share the same interface, but pin assignment, hold-down positions and detect-switch polarity can differ — compare the drawings, or send the original part number to KINGCONN R&D for evaluation.

Other discontinued Mini SIM sockets

Molex 0912280001 Obsolete SIM (2FF) card connector, 6 circuits with ejector, push-push, 2.54mm pitch, SMT
Molex 0912280002 Obsolete SIM (2FF) card connector, 6 circuits with ejector, push-push, 2.54mm pitch, SMT
Molex 0912283001 Obsolete SIM (2FF) card connector, right-angle SMT, with ejector, push-push

Full cross-reference table → · Part not listed? Paste any brand's part number into the Second Source Finder, or read the discontinued-connector replacement guide.

Molex and ALPS Alpine are trademarks of their respective owners, used here only to identify original part numbers; KINGCONN Technology is not affiliated with either company. Lifecycle status reflects distributor listings on the check date and may change.
Last verified: 2026-09-02