sysmoOCTSIM data sheet

for the built-in microcontroller, enabling customers to

engage in development and customization of firmware
and applications. The sysmoOCTSIM allows also in field
reprogramming of it's firmware by means of USB DFU.
The complete sysmoOCTSIM firmware and bootloader
are developed by sysmocom as Free / Open Source
Software (FOSS) and can be found at
http://git.osmocom.org/osmo-ccid-firmware/ and
http://git.osmocom.org/osmo-asf4-dfu/, respectively.

Functional description
A sysmoOCTSIM appears as a single USB device to the
Introducing sysmoOCTSIM host. It implements a single USB-CCID class interface
The sysmoOCTSIM is an eight-slot smart card reader with eight slots. Using the USB-CCID protocol ensures
printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with USB-CCID maximum interoperability with operating systems and
interface. drivers.

Targeted users are system integrators who use the Contrary to other products on the market, all eight
sysmoOCTSIM to build their own products, such as SIM slots are fully independent; each smart card has its own
banks for cellular network quality monitoring or reader (including UART) and there can be
roaming testing. Multiple SIM cards connected to a simultaneous / concurrent transactions on all eight
single USB port / USB host can be used in a variety of slots.
applications, such as All major operating systems provide drivers for CCID,
• least-cost routing of voice, SMS or data services on GNU/Linux pcsc-lite/libccid is the de-facto standard
to different cellular networks of different software for interfacing smart card readers and smart
operators cards.

• remotely deployed systems for automatic

remote roaming probes, providing roaming
testing services to operators – particularly in
combination with the remote SIM functionality.
• remotely deployed systems for service / QoS
testing of cellular networks
• test equipment for interoperability, load and
functional testing of cellular infrastructure
equipment.
The edge-loaded SIM slots and the LEDs with light-
guide option allow the sysmoOCTSIM to be mounted in
slim enclosures with front operation, or to stack
multiple sysmoOCTSIM to build dense card reader Remote SIM operation / SIM switching
solutions with more than eight smart cards.
sysmoOCTSIM can be combined with the sysmoQMOD
All cards can be individually accessed and replaced (quad mPCIE modem with built-in remote SIM function)
without taking other cards offline. and the osmo-remsim software to build complete end-
sysmocom can provide fully assembled enclosed rack- to-end remote SIM systems.
mountable products based on sysmoOCTSIM, housing 96 This allows the alternating use of multiple SIMs with
smart cards in 2U, or 192 smart cards in 4U. each of the modem by switching between those SIMs
sysmoOCTSIM will be delivered without any via software.
smart cards. Compliance to the ISO 7816-3 specification The remote SIM functionality is possible via Internet
ensures interoperability with any ISO7816-3 compatible connection, making it easy to test new SIM cards for
contact smart card – including but not limited to roaming capabilities. As the number of remote SIMs is
SIM/RUIM/USIM/ISIM/TSIM cards. not limited, the remote SIM functionality works also
In addition to the USB connection, the sysmoOCTSIM perfect for automated SIM cycling and subsequent
exposes documented JTAG/SWD and serial connectors testing of e.g. service availability in dedicated local
networks.

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Mechanical / Electrical Specification

Dimensions of PCB 160 x 120 mm, Stacking height: min. 13.5 mm (more detailed on request)
Mounting M3 Mounting Holes for spacers/stands
SIM/UICC smart card slots 8, ETSI/3GPP 2FF form factory, edge-launch sim slots
Smart Card Voltage 5V, 3V and 1.8V
Smart Card Clock rate 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 20 MHz.
Smart Card Baud Rate up to 300 kBps tested, higher speeds possible
USB port USB-mini-B or 2.54mm pin header (factory option)
Debug facilities microcontroller serial port (3.3V UART), JTAG/SWD
Microprocessor Atmel SAM D54/E54
LED 4 x WWAN LED, 4 x programmable LED, light guide mounts
Input Voltage 5 V DC (typ), 700mA max.
Future Extensions (factory options) built-in Ethernet port; operation without external USB host

Software / Logical Specification

USB Protocol/Interface • USB-CCID as per “Smart Card CCID version 1.1” by USB-IF
• USB-DFU as per “Device Firmware Upgrade 1.1” by USB-IF
Smart Card Protocol ISO 7816-3 T=0 (support for T=1 can be added upon customer request)
Boot Loader http://git.osmocom.org/osmo-asf4-dfu/
Main Firmware http://git.osmocom.org/osmo-ccid-firmware/

Block Diagram
Ethernet
USB Micro-
(RFU)
controller

IF IC IF IC IF IC IF IC IF IC IF IC IF IC IF IC

SIM0 SIM1 SIM2 SIM3 SIM4 SIM5 SIM6 SIM7

Evaluation Kit
For an easy start in evaluating the sysmoOCTSIM, we are
offering an evaluation kit which contains the board in an
aluminium enclosure, sim card drawers, SIM card adapters, power
supply, USB cable and 10 sysmoISIM-SJA5 cards (w/o ADM keys).

sysmocom – systems for mobile communications GmbH

Siemensstr. 26a, 10551 Berlin, GERMANY
Phone: +49-30-60987128-0
Fax: +49-30-60987128-9
e-mail: [email protected]
web: http://sysmocom.de/

This data sheet is preliminary and subject to change without prior notification. sysmoOCTSIM data sheet v9 (2024-04-25)
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