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May 13, 2009--Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. has developed a series of FPC/FFC connectors, designated the FH12 Series, which are available with contact pitches of 0.5 and 1.0 mm. These connectors are suited for use in notebook computers, printers, PDAs, and digital cameras.
Patented "half tuning fork" contacts are designed to maintain the required standard force without relying on the connector housing, ensuring long-term reliability. A flip-lock actuator is designed to eliminate the need for a side latch, allowing customers to place two or more connectors side-by-side to maximize board space.
The flip-lock actuator requires 6.9N of force to lock as compared to 39.2N for a comparable FPC/FFC connector, and has a mounted PC board height of 2.0 mm.
Available in top or bottom contact point configurations and horizontal or vertical mount styles, the FH12 connectors use typical 0.3-mm thick FPC/FFC, and one version can use 0.18-mm thick FPC. Insulation resistance is 500M ohms at 100VDC, with a maximum contact resistance of 50m ohms at 1mA. Current rating is 0.5A DC, with a voltage rating of 50V AC. Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +70°C.
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