FFC/FPC Connector Design Principles

What is FFC/FPCFFC connectors are used to match ribbon flat flexible cables (FFC) to PCB circuits in cable-to-board applications. They are also available in cable-to-cable configurations. These connectors have a high density, very narrow form factor for compact spaces. They are commonly used in consumer applications such as laptops, cameras, computer peripherals, appliances, and phones. Single-or double-row connector housings are typically made of flexible plastic, polymer, engineered rubber, or membrane and surround the embedded metal connector. Available in a variety of locking styles. The FPC connector connects a flexible printed cable (FPC) to the circuit board. An FPC is a type of FFC in which conductors are printed on a cable substrate rather than embedded in it. FPC/FFC connectors are sometimes referred to as ribbon connectors. One of the key reasons designers choose FFC/FPC connectors is that when used with flexible cables, they offer greater flexibility compared to traditional rigid circuit boards.

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DESIGN NOTE ① FFC/FPC connectors are available in pin, socket, card edge and lug contact options with single or double row housings. ② Some variants are capable of mixing FFC cables and round conductor contacts ③ Multiple pitches, such as 0.03 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.00 mm, 1.25 mm, 2.54 mm, but the most common pitches are 0.500 mm, 1.00 mm, and 1.25 mm. A single FFC can have different spacing between different conductors on the same cable, but this is not common. ④ FFC/FPC connectors are available in a fully shielded version to control EMC interference. ⑤ A variety of locking mechanisms can fix this connector type, including latches, locking nails and fixing tabs. ⑥ Board termination options include surface mount or through-hole.

Markets, Industries and Application Scenarios Automotive, Consumer, Data Communications/Telecommunications, Test and Measurement, Medical, Industrial, etc., FFC/FFP connectors serve numerous markets and applications, including consumer devices, industrial controls, displays, printers, automotive, test and measurement instruments, appliances and medical devices.

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