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FPC/FFC connector offers increased retention force

March 1, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Hirose has launched a back flip FPC/FCC connector with increased retention force. The high FPC/FFC retention force in addition to the back flip design makes the FH34D Series ideal for curved routing of FPC/FFC.

Hirose-FH34D FPC:FCC connectorFeaturing a simple, actuator lock with an easy two-step operation, the FH34D series has a high FPC retention force of 7.8 N for the top contacts, and 14.5 N on the bottom contacts. This is 3.6 times higher than competitive FFC/FPC connectors with a retention force of 4.0 N. By accepting FPC/FFC in both the top and bottom contacts, the FH34 Series offers design flexibility by increasing FPC layout options. The FH34D series combines the high retention force with smooth FPC/FFC insertion via a tapered housing opening.

The space-saving FH34D series has a 0.5 mm pitch, 1.0 mm height, and a required mounting depth of only 3.2 mm. Designed to support USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe Gen 3, ePD 1.3 and MIPI D-PHY 1.1, the FH34D series is designed for consumer, medical, point-of-sale and other portable electronic applications.

The FPC connector is designed for automated pick-and-place assembly processes to simplify the manufacturing/assembly process.

“The FH34D Series FPC connector utilizes an advanced locking mechanism to securely hold the FPC tab in place, making it ideal for portable electronics that require curved routing of the FPC/FFC. Curved routing is commonly used for LED backlight connections in portable electronics,” said Mark Kojak, VP of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA.

It is available in a wide range of positions, from 4 to 50. The connector has a rated current of 0.5 A, a rated voltage of 50 Vac/dc, and a contact resistance of 100 milliohms max.

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.
www.hirose.com/us

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