FPC connector combines low-insertion force with high-retention force
Downers Grove, IL. Hirose announced it has developed a compact flexible printed-circuit (FPC) connector with a single-action lock designed for automatic assembly. In addition to simplifying assembly, the space-saving FH62 Series FPC connector also simplifies the design process. Supporting USB 3.0, Embedded DisplayPort ver1.3, and MIPI D-PHY ver1.1 standards, the compact FH62 Series FPC connector saves PCB space, vital in portable electronic applications. With a 0.25-mm pitch, a 1.1-mm height, and a width of 4.0 mm, the connector enables a reduction in size of consumer, medical, point-of-sale, and other electronic devices.
The FH62 Series has a top-contact design that enhances impedance characteristics and supports high-speed data transmission. The FPC connector design has a low insertion force and a high retention force for easy single-action insertion. The rugged single-action lock design provides the reliability required in demanding portable electronic devices that regularly experience shock and vibration. The user-friendly connector also has wide guides for smooth FPC insertion.
“Hirose continues to develop new and unique flexible printed circuit connectors designed to meet a wide range of application requirements,” said Bill Kysiak, product marketing manager for Hirose Electric USA. “The single-action lock found in the FH62 Series eliminates the risk of latch damage during the assembly process and greatly improves assembly time.”
The FH62 Series is available in a 35-position version that is halogen-free and RoHS-compliant.