Requirements for eSIM
An embedded-SIM (eSIM) or embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) is a form of programmable SIM card that is embedded directly into a device. The surface mount format provides the same electrical interface as the regular size (2FF), 3FF, and 4FF SIM cards, but is soldered to a circuit board as part of the manufacturing process. In machine to machine (M2M) applications where there is no requirement to change the SIM card, this avoids the requirement for a connector, improving reliability and security. An eSIM can be provisioned remotely; end-users can add or remove operators without the need to physically swap a SIM from the device.
In order to use eSIM with Teltonika FM devices, some basic requirements must be met.
eSIM dimensions
Must match standard MFF2 eSIM size:
eSIM pin-out
There are two default eSIM pin-outs:
The only difference in pin-outs is the IO pin – 2 or 3. Both versions of pin-outs are suitable for devices with eSIM.
Requirements for eSIM packing reel:
13“ in diameter.
Compatibility with Teltonika FM devices
| Project | Current SIM configuration | Possibility to solder eSIM? | Possibility to have eSIM + another SIM? |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMB110/FMB120/FMB130/FMB140/FMB230/FMB240 | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM * |
| Dual Standard SIM | Yes | Yes. Standard SIM + eSIM * | |
| Dual Standard SIM | Yes | Yes. Standard SIM + eSIM * | |
| FMC130/FMM130/ | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM * |
| FMB202/FMB204/FMB206 | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM * |
| FMB209 | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM * |
| FMB900/FMB920 | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM * |
| FMC920/FMM920 | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMB910 | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMB965 | Nano SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Nano SIM) |
| FMB930 | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM * |
| FMB641 | Dual Standard SIM | Yes | Yes. 2 x eSIM Possible |
| FMB001/FMB010 | Micro SIM | Yes | Yes. Micro SIM + eSIM |
| FMB002/FMB020/FMB003 | Nano SIM | No | No |
| FMT100 | Micro SIM | Yes. Special Hardware | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMP100 | Nano SIM | Yes | Yes. Nano SIM + eSIM |
| TFT100 | Micro SIM | Yes (With custom HW assembly) | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (Micro SIM or eSIM with HW assembly changes) |
| FMC003/FMM003 | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| GH5200 | Micro SIM/eSIM | Yes (With custom HW assembly) | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| TMT250 | Micro SIM | No | No |
| TAT100 | Micro SIM | Yes (With custom HW assembly) | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| TAT140/TAT141 | Micro SIM | Yes (With custom HW assembly) | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMB150/FMC150/FMM150 | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMM001/FMC001 | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMC650/FMM650 | Dual Standard SIM | Yes | Yes. 2 x eSIM Possible |
| FMC800/FMM800/FMM80A | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
| FMC880/FMM880 | Micro SIM | Yes | No. Only 1 SIM type can be used (either eSIM or Micro SIM) |
* - On special Request
SIM card sizes
The three currently used sizes of SIM cards are the following:
| Type | Form Factor | Dimensions (in mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Mini) SIM | 2FF | 25 x 15 x 0.76 |
| Micro SIM | 3FF | 15 x 12 x 0.76 |
| Nano Sim | 4FF | 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 |