SIST ETS 300 608 E2:2003

Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface (GSM 11.11)

This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the interface between the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and the Mobile Equipment (ME) for use during the network operation phase of GSM as well as those aspects of the internal organisation of the SIM which are related to the network operation phase. This is to ensure interoperability between a SIM and an ME independently of the respective manufacturers and operators. The concept of a split of the Mobile Station (MS) into these elements as well as the distinction between the GSM network operation phase, which is also called GSM operations, and the administrative management phase are described in the Technical Specification GSM 02.17 [6]. This ETS defines: - the requirements for the physical characteristics of the SIM, the electrical signals and the transmission protocols;  - the model which shall be used as a basis for the design of the logical structure of the SIM;  - the security features;  - the interface functions;  - the commands;  - the contents of the files required for the GSM application;  - the application protocol.  Unless otherwise stated, references to GSM also apply to DCS 1800. This ETS does not specify any aspects related to the administrative management phase. Any internal technical realisation of either the SIM or the ME are only specified where these reflect over the interface. This ETS does not specify any of the security algorithms which may be used. This ETS defines the SIM/ME interface for GSM Phase 2. While all attempts have been made to maintain phase compatibility, any issues that specifically relate to Phase 1 should be referenced from within the relevant Phase 1 specification.

Digitalni celični telekomunikacijski sistem (faza 2) ¬– Specifikacija vmesnika mobilne opreme za naročniško identifikacijsko kartico (SIM-ME) (GSM 11.11)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Ref Project: ETSI ETS 300 608 ed.2 (1996-01) - Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface (GSM 11.11)

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Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Specification of the
Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface (GSM 11.11)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 608 Edition 2
ICS:
33.070.50 Globalni sistem za mobilno Global System for Mobile
telekomunikacijo (GSM) Communication (GSM)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN ETS 300 608
TELECOMMUNICATION January 1996
STANDARD Second Edition
Source: ETSI TC-SMG Reference: RE/SMG-091111PR2
ICS: 33.060.50
Digital cellular telecommunications system, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)
Key words:
Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2);
Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module -
Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface
(GSM 11.11)
ETSI
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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
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Contents
Foreword.7
1 Scope .9
2 Normative references .9
3 Definitions and abbreviations. 11
3.1 Definitions. 11
3.2 Abbreviations. 12
3.3 Symbols. 13
4 Physical characteristics. 13
4.1 Format and layout . 13
4.1.1 ID-1 SIM . 13
4.1.2 Plug-in SIM. 13
4.2 Temperature range for card operation . 14
4.3 Contacts. 14
4.3.1 Provision of contacts . 14
4.3.2 Activation and deactivation. 14
4.3.3 Inactive contacts . 14
4.3.4 Contact pressure. 14
4.4 Precedence . 15
4.5 Static Protection . 15
5 Electronic signals and transmission protocols . 15
5.1 Supply voltage Vcc (contact C1). 15
5.2 Reset (RST) (contact C2). 16
5.3 Programming voltage Vpp (contact C6). 16
5.4 Clock CLK (contact C3). 16
5.5 I/O (contact C7). 16
5.6 States. 17
5.7 Baudrate . 17
5.8 Answer To Reset (ATR) . 17
5.8.1 Structure and contents. 17
5.8.2 PTS procedure. 19
5.9 Bit/character duration and sampling time. 20
5.10 Error handling . 20
6 Logical Model . 20
6.1 General description . 20
6.2 File identifier. 20
6.3 Dedicated files. 21
6.4 Elementary files . 21
6.4.1 Transparent EF. 21
6.4.2 Linear fixed EF. 21
6.4.3 Cyclic EF. 22
6.5 Methods for selecting a file . 23
6.6 Reservation of file IDs . 24
7 Security features. 24
7.1 Authentication and cipher key generation procedure. 24
7.2 Algorithms and processes. 24
7.3 File access conditions. 25

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8 Description of the functions .26
8.1 SELECT.26
8.2 STATUS.26
8.3 READ BINARY.26
8.4 UPDATE BINARY.27
8.5 READ RECORD.27
8.6 UPDATE RECORD.27
8.7 SEEK .28
8.8 INCREASE .29
8.9 VERIFY CHV.29
8.10 CHANGE CHV .29
8.11 DISABLE CHV .30
8.12 ENABLE CHV .30
8.13 UNBLOCK CHV.30
8.14 INVALIDATE.31
8.15 REHABILITATE.31
8.16 RUN GSM ALGORITHM. 31
8.17 SLEEP . 31
9 Description of the commands .32
9.1 Mapping principles.32
9.2 Coding of the commands .33
9.2.1 SELECT .34
9.2.2 STATUS .37
9.2.3 READ BINARY.37
9.2.4 UPDATE BINARY.37
9.2.5 READ RECORD.37
9.2.6 UPDATE RECORD.38
9.2.7 SEEK .38
9.2.8 INCREASE .38
9.2.9 VERIFY CHV .39
9.2.10 CHANGE CHV.39
9.2.11 DISABLE CHV .39
9.2.12 ENABLE CHV.40
9.2.13 UNBLOCK CHV.40
9.2.14 INVALIDATE.40
9.2.15 REHABILITATE.40
9.2.16 RUN GSM ALGORITHM.40
9.2.17 SLEEP .41
9.2.18 GET RESPONSE .41
9.3 Definitions and coding.41
9.4 Status conditions returned by the card .42
9.4.1 Responses to commands which are correctly executed .42
9.4.2 Memory management .43
9.4.3 Referencing management.43
9.4.4 Security management .43
9.4.5 Application independent errors. 43
9.4.6 Commands versus possible status responses.44
10 Contents of the Elementary Files (EF).44
10.1 Contents of the EFs at the MF level.45
10.1.1 EF (ICC Identification) .45
ICCID
10.2 Contents of files at the GSM application level.45
10.2.1 EF (Language preference) .45
LP
10.2.2 EF (IMSI) . 46
IMSI
10.2.3 EF (Ciphering key Kc).47
Kc
10.2.4 EF (PLMN selector).48
PLMNsel
10.2.5 EF (HPLMN search period).48
HPLMN
10.2.6 EF (ACM maximum value).49
ACMmax
10.2.7 EF (SIM service table).50
SST
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10.2.8 EF (Accumulated call meter). 51
ACM
10.2.9 EF (Group Identifier Level 1). 52
GID1
10.2.10 EF (Group Identifier Level 2). 52
GID2
10.2.11 EF (Service Provider Name) . 52
SPN
10.2.12 EF (Price per unit and currency table) . 53
PUCT
10.2.13 EF (Cell broadcast message identifier selection) . 54
CBMI
10.2.14 EF (Broadcast control channels). 54
BCCH
10.2.15 EF (Access control class) . 55
ACC
10.2.16 EF (Forbidden PLMNs). 55
FPLMN
10.2.17 EF (Location information) . 56
LOCI
10.2.18 EF (Administrative data). 57
AD
10.2.19 EF (Phase identification). 58
Phase
10.3 Contents of files at the telecom level. 59
10.3.1 EF (Abbreviated dialling numbers). 59
ADN
10.3.2 EF (Fixed dialling numbers). 61
FDN
10.3.3 EF (Short messages) . 62
SMS
10.3.4 EF (Capability configuration parameters). 63
CCP
10.3.5 EF (MSISDN). 63
MSISDN
10.3.6 EF (Short message service parameters). 64
SMSP
10.3.7 EF (SMS status). 66
SMSS
10.3.8 EF (Last number dialled) . 66
LND
10.3.9 EF (Extension1) . 67
EXT1
10.3.10 EF (Extension2) . 69
EXT2
10.4 Files of GSM (figure 7). 69
11 Application protocol . 71
11.1 General procedures . 72
11.1.1 Reading an EF. 72
11.1.2 Updating an EF . 72
11.1.3 Increasing an EF . 72
11.2 SIM management procedures . 73
11.2.1 SIM initialisation . 73
11.2.2 GSM session termination . 74
11.2.3 Language preference. 74
11.2.4 Administrative information request; . 74
11.2.5 SIM service table request . 74
11.2.6 SIM phase request. 74
11.2.7 SIM Presence Detection. 74
11.3 CHV related procedures . 74
11.3.1 CHV verification. 75
11.3.2 CHV value substitution . 75
11.3.3 CHV disabling . 75
11.3.4 CHV enabling. 75
11.3.5 CHV unblocking. 76
11.4 GSM security related procedures. 76
11.4.1 GSM algorithms computation . 76
11.4.2 IMSI request. 76
11.4.3 Access control request . 76
11.4.4 HPLMN search period request. 76
11.4.5 Location information . 76
11.4.6 Cipher key . 76
11.4.7 BCCH information. 76
11.4.8 Forbidden PLMN. 76
11.5 Subscription related procedures . 77
11.5.1 Dialling numbers. 77
11.5.2 Short messages. 79
11.5.3 Advice of Charge (AoC). 79
11.5.4 Capability configuration parameters . 79
11.5.5 PLMN selector . 80
11.5.6 Cell broadcast message identifier. 80

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11.5.7 Group identifier level 1 .80
11.5.8 Group identifier level 2 .80
11.5.9 Service Provider Name .80
Annex A (normative): Plug-in SIM. 81
Annex B (informative): FDN Procedures .82
Annex C (informative): Suggested contents of the EFs at pre-personalisation.86
Annex D (informative): Bibliography.87
History .88

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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Special Mobile Group
(SMG) Technical Committee (TC) of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS specifies the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) to Mobile Equipment (ME) interface within the
European digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2).
This ETS corresponds to GSM technical specification, GSM 11.11 version 4.15.0 version.
The specification from which this ETS has been derived was originally based on CEPT documentation,
hence the presentation of this ETS may not be entirely in accordance with the ETSI/PNE rules.
Reference is made within this ETS to GSM Technical Specifications (GSM-TS) (note).
NOTE: TC-SMG has produced documents which give the technical specifications for the
implementation of the European digital cellular telecommunications system. Historically,
these documents have been identified as GSM Technical Specifications (GSM-TS).
These TSs may have subsequently become I-ETSs (Phase 1), or ETSs (Phase 2),
whilst others may become ETSI Technical Reports (ETRs). GSM-TSs are, for editorial
reasons, still referred to in current GSM ETSs.
Transposition dates
Date of adoption of this ETS: 31 January 1996
Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa): 30 April 1996
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this ETS (dop/e): 31 October 1996
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 October 1996

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1 Scope
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the interface between the Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) and the Mobile Equipment (ME) for use during the network operation phase of GSM as well
as those aspects of the internal organisation of the SIM which are related to the network operation phase.
This is to ensure interoperability between a SIM and an ME independently of the respective manufacturers
and operators. The concept of a split of the Mobile Station (MS) into these elements as well as the
distinction between the GSM network operation phase, which is also called GSM operations, and the
administrative management phase are described in the Technical Specification GSM 02.17 [6].
This ETS defines:
- the requirements for the physical characteristics of the SIM, the electrical signals and the
transmission protocols;
- the model which shall be used as a basis for the design of the logical structure of the SIM;
- the security features;
- the interface functions;
- the commands;
- the contents of the files required for the GSM application;
- the application protocol.
Unless otherwise stated, references to GSM also apply to DCS 1800.
This ETS does not specify any aspects related to the administrative management phase. Any internal
technical realisation of either the SIM or the ME are only specified where these reflect over the interface.
This ETS does not specify any of the security algorithms which may be used.
This ETS defines the SIM/ME interface for GSM Phase 2. While all attempts have been made to maintain
phase compatibility, any issues that specifically relate to Phase 1 should be referenced from within the
relevant Phase 1 specification.
2 Normative references
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) incorporates, by dated or undated reference,
provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the
text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of, any of these publications apply to this ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] GSM 01.02 (ETR 99): "European digital cellular telecommunications system
(Phase 2); General Description of a GSM PLMN".
[2] GSM 01.04 (ETR 100): "European digital cellular telecommunications system
(Phase 2); Abbreviations and acronyms".
[3] GSM 02.07 (ETS 300 505): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Mobile Station (MS) features".
[4] GSM 02.09 (ETS 300 506): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Security aspects".
[5] GSM 02.11 (ETS 300 507): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Service accessibility".

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[6] GSM 02.17 (ETS 300 509): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Subscriber identity modules, functional characteristics".
[7] GSM 02.24 (ETS 300 510): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Description of Charge Advice Information (CAI)".
[8] GSM 02.30 (ETS 300 511): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Man-Machine Interface (MMI) of the Mobile Station (MS)".
[9] GSM 02.86 (ETS 300 519): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Advice of charge (AoC) supplementary services - Stage 1".
[10] GSM 03.20 (ETS 300 534): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Security related network functions".
[11] GSM 03.38 (ETS 300 628): "European digital cellular telecommunication system
(Phase 2); Alphabets and language-specific information".
[12] GSM 03.40 (ETS 300 536): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Technical realization of the Short Message (SMS) Service
Point-to-Point (PP)".
[13] GSM 03.41 (ETS 300 537): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Technical realization of the Short Message Service Cell
Broadcast (SMSCB)".
[14] GSM 04.08 (ETS 300 557): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Mobile radio interface Layer 3 specification".
[15] GSM 04.11 (ETS 300 559): "European digital cellular telecommunications
system (Phase 2); Point to Point (PP) Short Message Service (SMS) support on
mobile radio interface".
[16] GSM 09.91 (ETR 174): "European digital cellular telecommunications system
(Phase 2); Interworking aspects of the SIM/ME interface between Phase 1 and
Phase 2".
[17] CCITT Recommendation E.118: "The international telecommunication charge
card".
[18] CCITT Recommendation E.164: "Numbering plan for the ISDN era".
[19] CCITT Recommendation T.50: "International Alphabet No. 5". (ISO 646: 1983,
Information processing - ISO 7-bits coded characters set for information
interchange).
[20] ISO 7810 (1985): "Identification cards - Physical characteristics".
[21] ISO 7811-1 (1985): "Identification cards - Recording technique - Part 1:
Embossing".
[22] ISO 7811-3 (1985): "Identification cards - Recording technique - Part 3: Location
of embossed characters".
[23] ISO 7816-1 (1987): "Identification cards - Integrated circuit(s) cards with
contacts, Part 1: Physical characteristics".
[24] ISO 7816-2 (1988): "Identification cards - Integrated circuit(s) cards with
contacts, Part 2: Dimensions and locations of the contacts".

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[25] ISO/IEC 7816-3 (1989): "Identification cards - Integrated circuit(s) cards with
contacts, Part 3: Electronic signals and transmission protocols".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this ETS, the following definitions apply. For further information and definitions refer to
TS GSM 01.02 [1].
access conditions: A set of security attributes associated with a file.
application: An application consists of a set of security mechanisms, files, data and protocols (excluding
transmission protocols).
application protocol: The set of procedures required by the application.
card session: A link between the card and the external world starting with the ATR and ending with a
subsequent reset or a deactivation of the card.
current directory: The latest MF or DF selected.
current EF: The latest EF selected.
data field: Obsolete term for Elementary File.
Dedicated File (DF): A file containing access conditions and, optionally, Elementary Files (EFs) or other
Dedicated Files (DFs).
directory: General term for MF and DF.
Elementary File (EF): A file containing access conditions and data and no other files.
file: A directory or an organised set of bytes or records in the SIM.
file identifier: The 2 bytes which address a file in the SIM.
GSM or DCS 1800 application: Set of security mechanisms, files, data and protocols required by GSM
or DCS 1800.
GSM session: That part of the card session dedicated to the GSM operation.
IC card SIM: Obsolete term for ID-1 SIM.
ID-1 SIM: The SIM having the format of an ID-1 card (see ISO 7816-1 [23]).
Master File (MF): The unique mandatory file containing access conditions and optionally DFs and/or EFs.
padding: One or more bits appended to a message in order to cause the message to contain the required
number of bits or bytes.
plug-in SIM: A second format of SIM (specified in clause 4).
record: A string of bytes within an EF handled as a single entity (see clause 6).
record number: The number which identifies a record within an EF.
record pointer: The pointer which addresses one record in an EF.

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root directory: Obsolete term for Master File.
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply. In addition, further abbreviations used in
this ETS are listed in GSM 01.04 [2].
A3 Algorithm 3, authentication algorithm; used for authenticating the subscriber
A5 Algorithm 5, cipher algorithm; used for enciphering/deciphering data
A8 Algorithm 8, cipher key generator; used to generate K
c
A38 A single algorithm performing the functions of A3 and A8
ACM Accumulated Call Meter
ADN Abbreviated Dialling Number
ADM Access condition to an EF which is under the control of the authority which
creates this file
ALW ALWays
AoC Advice of Charge
APDU Application Protocol Data Unit
ATR Answer To Reset
BCCH Broadcast Control CHannel
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
BTS Base Transmitter Station
CB Cell Broadcast
CBMI Cell Broadcast Message Identifier
CCITT The International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (now also
known as the ITU Telecommunications Standardization sector)
CCP Capability/Configuration Parameter
CHV Card Holder Verification information; access condition used by the SIM for the
verification of the identity of the user
CLA CLAss
DCS Digital Cellular System
DF Dedicated File (abbreviation formerly used for Data Field)
DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency
EF Elementary File
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
etu elementary time unit
FDN Fixed Dialling Number
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
HPLMN Home PLMN
IC Integrated Circuit
ICC Integrated Circuit(s) Card
ID IDentifier
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Kc Cryptographic key; used by the cipher A5
Ki Subscriber authentication key; the cryptographic key used by the authentication
algorithm, A3, and cipher key generator, A8
LAI Location Area Information; information indicating a cell or a set of cells
lgth The (specific) length of a data unit
LND Last Number Dialled
LSB Least Significant Bit
MCC Mobile Country Code
ME Mobile Equipment
MF Master File
MMI Man Machine Interface
MNC Mobile Network Code
MS Mobile Station
MSISDN Mobile Station international ISDN number
MSB Most Significant Bit
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NET NETwork
NEV NEVer
NPI Numbering Plan Identifier
PIN/PIN2 Personal Identification Number / Personal Identification Number 2 (obsolete
terms for CHV1 and CHV2, respectively)
PLMN Public Land Mobile Network
PTS Protocol Type Select (response to the ATR)
PUK/PUK2 PIN Unblocking Key / PIN2 Unblocking Key (obsolete terms for UNBLOCK CHV1
and UNBLOCK CHV2, respectively)
RAND A RANDom challenge issued by the network
RFU Reserved for Future Use
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SMS Short Message Service
SRES Signed RESponse calculated by a SIM
SSC Supplementary Service Control string
SW1/SW2 Status Word 1 / Status Word 2
TMSI Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity
TON Type Of Number
TP Transfer layer Protocol
TS Technical Specification
UNBLOCK CHV1/2 value to unblock CHV1/CHV2
VPLMN Visited PLMN
3.3 Symbols
Vcc Supply voltage
Vpp Programming voltage
'0' to '9' and 'A' to 'F' The sixteen hexadecimal digits
4 Physical characteristics
Two physical types of SIM are specified. These are the "ID-1 SIM" and the "Plug-in SIM".
The physical characteristics of both types of SIM shall be in accordance with ISO 7816-1,2 [23 24] unless
otherwise specified. The following additional requirements shall be applied to ensure proper operation in
the GSM environment.
4.1 Format and layout
The information on the exterior of either SIM should include at least the individual account identifier and the
check digit of the IC Card Identification (see clause 10, EF ).
ICCID
4.1.1 ID-1 SIM
Format and layout of the ID-1 SIM shall be in accordance with ISO 7816-1,2 [23 24].
The card shall have a polarisation mark (see TS GSM 02.07 [3]) which indicates how the user should
insert the card into the ME.
The ME shall accept embossed ID-1 cards. The embossing shall be in accordance with ISO 7811 [21, 22].
The contacts of the ID-1 SIM may be located on either the front (embossed face, see ISO 7810 [20]) or
the back of the card.
4.1.2 Plug-in SIM
The Plug-in SIM has a width of 25 mm, a height of 15 mm, a thickness the same as an ID-1 SIM and a
feature for orientation. See figure A.1 in normative annex A for details of the dimensions of the card and
the dimensions and location of the contacts.
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Annex A of ISO 7816-2 [24] applies with the location of the reference points adapted to the smaller size.
The three reference points P1, P2 and P3 measure 7,5 mm, 3,3 mm and 20,8 mm, respectively, from 0.
The values in Table A.1 of ISO 7816-2 [24] are replaced by the corresponding values of figure A.1.
4.2 Temperature range for card operation
The temperature range for full operational use shall be between -25°C and +70°C with occasional peaks of
up to +85°C. "Occasional" means not more than 4 hours each time and not over 100 times during the life
time of the card.
4.3 Contacts
4.3.1 Provision of contacts
ME: There shall not be any contacting elements in positions C4 and C8. Contact C6 need not be
provided for Plug-in SIMs.
SIM: Contacts C4 and C8 need not be provided by the SIM. Contact C6 shall not be bonded in the SIM
for any function other than supplying Vpp.
4.3.2 Activation and deactivation
The ME shall connect, activate and deactivate the SIM in accordance with the Operating Procedures
specified in ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25].
For any voltage level, monitored during the activation sequence, or during the deactivation sequence
following soft power-down, the order of the contact activation/deactivation shall be respected.
NOTE 1: Soft Power switching is defined in TS GSM 02.07 [3].
NOTE 2: It is recommended that whenever possible the deactivation sequence defined in
ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25] should be followed by the ME on all occasions when the ME is
powered down.
If the SIM clock is already stopped and is not restarted, the ME is allowed to deactivate all the contacts in
any order, provided that all signals reach low level before Vcc leaves high level. If the SIM clock is already
stopped and is restarted before the deactivation sequence, then the deactivation sequence specified in
ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25] subclause 5.4 shall be followed.
When Vpp is connected to Vcc, as allowed by GSM (see clause 5), then Vpp will be activated and
deactivated with Vcc, at the time of the Vcc activation/deactivation, as given in the sequences of ISO/IEC
7816-3 [25] subclauses 5.1 and 5.4.
The voltage level of Vcc, used by GSM, differs from that specified in ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25]. Vcc is powered
when it has a value between 4,5 V and 5,5 V.
4.3.3 Inactive contacts
The voltages on contacts C1, C2, C3, C6 and C7 of the ME shall be between 0 and ± 0,4 volts referenced
to ground (C5) when the ME is switched off with the power source connected to the ME. The
measurement equipment shall have a resistance of 50 kohms when measuring the voltage on C2, C3, C6
and C7. The resistance shall be 10 kohms when measuring the voltage on C1.
4.3.4 Contact pressure
The contact pressure shall be large enough to ensure reliable and continuous contact (e.g. to overcome
oxidisation and to prevent interruption caused by vibration). The radius of any curvature of the contacting
elements shall be greater than or equal to 0,8 mm over the contact area.
Under no circumstances may a contact force be greater than 0,5 N per contact.

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4.4 Precedence
For Mobile Equipment, which accepts both an ID-1 SIM and a Plug-in SIM, the ID-1 SIM shall take
precedence over the Plug-in SIM (see TS GSM 02.17 [6]).
4.5 Static Protection
Considering that the SIM is a CMOS device, the ME manufacturer shall take adequate precautions (in
addition to the protection diodes inherent in the SIM) to safeguard the ME, SIM and SIM/ME interface
from static discharges at all times, and particularly during SIM insertion into the ME.
5 Electronic signals and transmission protocols
Electronic signals and transmission protocols shall be in accordance with ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25] unless
specified otherwise. The following additional requirements shall be applied to ensure proper operation in
the GSM environment.
The choice of the transmission protocol(s), to be used to communicate between the SIM and the ME, shall
at least include that specified and denoted by T=0 in ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25].
The values given in the tables hereafter are derived from ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25], subclause 4.2 with the
following considerations:
-V and V always refer to the device (ME or SIM) which is driving the interface. V and V
OH OL IH IL
always refer to the device (ME or SIM) which is operating as a receiver on the interface.
- This convention is different to the one used in ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25], which specifically defines an
ICC for which its current conventions apply. The following clauses define the specific core
requirements for the SIM, which provide also the basis for Type Approval. For each state (V , V ,
OH IH
V and V ) a positive current is defined as flowing out of the entity (ME or SIM) in that state.
IL OL
- The high current options of ISO/IEC 7816-3 [25] for V and V are not specified for the SIM as
IH OH
they apply to NMOS technology requirements. No realisation of the SIM using NMOS is foreseen.
5.1 Supply voltage Vcc (contact C1)
The SIM shall be operated within the following limits:
Table 1: Electrical characteristics of Vcc under normal operating conditions
Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
Vcc 4,5 5,5 V
Icc 10 mA
The current consumption of the SIM shall not exceed the value given in table 1 at any frequency accepted
by the SIM.
When the SIM is in idle state (see below) the current consumption of the card shall not exceed 200 μA at 1
MHz and 25°C.
The ME shall source the maximum current requirements defined above. It shall also be able to counteract
spikes in the current consumption of the card up to a maximum charge of 40 nAs with no more than 400 ns
duration and an amplitude of at most 200 mA, ensuring that the supply voltage stays in the specified range.
NOTE: A possible solution would be to place a capacitor (e.g. 100 nF, ceramic) as close as
possible to the contacting elements.

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5.2 Reset (RST) (contact C2)
The ME shall operate the SIM within the following limits:
Table 2: Electrical characteristics of RST under normal operating conditions
Symbol Conditions Minimum Maximum
V I = +20μA Vcc-0,7 Vcc (note)
OH OHmax
V I = -200 μA 0V (note) 0,6V
OL OLmax
t t C = C = 30pF 400μs
R F out in
NOTE: To allow for overshoot the voltage on RST shall remain
between -0,3V and Vcc+0,3V during dynamic operation.
5.3 Programming voltage Vpp (contact C6)
SIMs shall not require any programming voltage on Vpp. The ME need not provide contact C6. If the ME
provides contact C6, then, in the case of the ID-1 SIM the same voltage shall be supplied on Vpp as on
Vcc, while in the case of Plug-in SIMs the ME need not provide any voltage on C6. Contact C6 may be
connected to Vcc in any ME but shall not be connected to ground.
5.4 Clock CLK (contact C3)
The SIM shall support 1 to 5 MHz. The clock shall be supplied by the ME. No "internal clock" SIMs shall be
used.
If a frequency of 13/4 MHz is needed by the SIM to run the authentication procedure in the allotted time
(see TS GSM 03.20 [10]), bit 2 of byte 1 in the directory characteristics shall be set to 1. Otherwise a
minimum frequency of 13/8 MHz may be used.
The duty cycle shall be between 40% and 60% of the period during stable operation.
The ME shall operate the SIM within the following limits:
Table 3: Electrical characteristics of CLK under normal operating conditions
Symbol Conditions Minimum Maximum
V I = +20μA 0,7xVcc Vcc (note)
O
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