■ Features

1. FPC low insertion force and high holding force

Hirose Electrics unique low insertion force (LIF) design (patents pending) improves the Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) holding force after insertion.

FPC insertion force:Reduced approximately 36 (as compared with FH18 Series connectors).

FPC holding force:Improvement of approximately 22 (as compared with FH18 Series connectors).

2. Temporary hold of FPC

There is no need to hold the FPC after insertion in the connector. The connector will hold it in correct position, allowing closing of the actuator.

3. Easy board mounting

The surface mounted termination of the contacts is staggered on 0.6 mm centers, positioned on front and back of the connector.

Bottom of the connector is completely insulated, allowing conductive traces on PCB to run under the connector.

4. Proven Flip-lock Actuator assures easy and reliable operation

Rotating actuator permits easy insertion and reliable connection with the FPC. Tactile sensation confirms complete mechanical locking of the actuator and the electrical connection.

5. Variations to suit different mounting areas

Available with lead and leadless type of terminations (for opposing FPC insertion side).

6. Designed for placement with automatic equipment

Flat top surface allows pick-up with vacuum nozzles.

Packaged in embossed tape, on reel. One reel contains 2,500 pieces.

7. Accepts 0.2mm thick FPC

8. Variety of contact positions

Available with 15,17,21, 25, 27, 31, 33, 39, 45, 51and 61 pos.

8. Environmental considerations

Plating is lead-free in order to protect environment.

■ Applications

Mobile phones, PDA’s, digital cameras, digital video cameras and other compact devices requiring interconnections of the main circuit with the LCD, plasma display (PDP), camera module, or other devices.