Hirose FPC connector supports transmission speeds to 10 Gb/s
Downers Grove, IL. Hirose has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gb/s. The DF40GL Series is suitable for daughter boards in USB Type C applications.
Featuring a pitch of 0.4 mm and a height of 1.5 mm, the miniature DF40GL Series is the smallest FPC-to-board connector to feature a positive lock with a blade locking system, according to the company. A minimized depth of only 3.68 mm reduces the required mounting area, which creates additional PCB space for optimizing antenna design and accommodating larger batteries.
Offering secure mating and a clear tactile click when mated, the blade lock system has a simple and effective lever that offers quick locking/unlocking. The lock system makes the DF40GL Series FPC-to-board connector impact-resistant and eliminates the need for a buffer to increase the retention force. To ensure proper mating, the DF40GL Series has guide ribs for a wide self-alignment range of 0.4 mm in x and y directions.
A robust shock-absorbing configuration makes the DF40GL Series suited for a wide range of portable electronics applications including cameras (DSC/DVC), game devices, laptops, and tablets. The DF40GL Series can also be used in automotive, medical, and security applications.
“Developed to support the second generation of high-speed specifications up to 10 Gb/s, the DF40GL Series flexible printed circuit connector combines a compact, low-profile 1.5-mm design with the most rugged and reliable positive lock mechanism in the industry,” said Rick van Weezel, vice president of sales and marketing for Hirose Electric USA. “In addition to having a low-profile, the DF40GL Series also reduces the required PCB mounting area, saving precious PCB space for design engineers.”
The DF40GL Series FPC-to-board connector offers EMI protection and grounding via metal shielding. The stamped contact design contributes to a long effective mating length of 0.45 mm.
The 44-position DF40GL Series has a rating of 0.35 A, a rated voltage of 30V AC/DC, and an operating temperature of -55 to +85°C.
