Hirose develops halogen-free 0.5 mm pitch FPC/FFC connector

Hirose Electric has developed a 0.5 mm pitch, zero-insertion force connector for applications that utilize both, flexible printed circuit (FPC) or flexible flat cable (FFC).  

The FH52 Series features a unique design that increases the retention force on the FFC/FPC while making the positioning and insertion of the cable easier. The design of this connector is highlighted by its robust locking structure, a structure that provides stability and excellent actuator retention.

The 0.5 mm pitch FH52 Series boasts a mated height of 2 mm and an actuator opening that simplifies the FPC/FFC insertion process by allowing the actuator to rotate up to 110°.  “Side catches” were designed into this connector to do all of the following, hold the tabbed FPC/FFC in place, increase the retention forces placed onto the FFC/FPC, provide a guide for positioning, and to maintain a consistent connection.  The FH52 Series provides a high retention force of up to 29.01N.

The FH52 Series has a fully enclosed molded structure that covers its bottom side, enabling the board area under the connector to be used for PCB patterning.  The locking mechanism delivers a firm, clear tactile click that verifies the completion of the locking process and reaffirms a safe and reliable connection.

With a low profile of 2 mm, the FH52 Series connectors are available from 8 to 60 (8,10, 11, 12,15,18, 25, 28, 30, 32, 35, 40, 42, 45, 50, 60) positions with an operating temperature range from -40ºC to +85ºC.

The FH52 Series FFC/FPC connector is intended for white and brown goods, including audio/video/recording devices, car navigation and audio, notebook PCs, game machines, portable medical devices, optical drives, industrial control units, set-top boxes, satellite receivers and LCD TVs, Digital TVs, multifunction printers, PPCs and PDPs.

In addition, the FH52 connector satisfies halogen-free requirements and is flame-retardant to UL94V-0 specifications.

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