FPC interconnect is a solution that is ideal where small centerline spacing makes larger wire-to-board

interconnects impractical. As the market trends towards miniaturization, FPC connectors have been developed to

meet the challenges of this expanding market, which demands smaller centerline or pitch spacing, lower proﬁ le

heights and lighter interconnect solutions. TE Connectivity’s ﬁ ne pitch FPC solutions are reliable interconnects

that utilize an actuator to secure the cable termination and are ﬁ eld terminatable (requires no tooling).

TE Connectivity’s FPC solutions are available in centerline spacings of 0.25mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm and

1.25mm.

In this quick reference guide we introduce items with 0.25mm and 0.3mm centerline spacing.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Uses FPC / FFC cable•

Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)•

SMT PCB termination•

Available in top and bottom contact versions•

Cost effective solution that requires no tooling•

Low proﬁ le height•

Light weight•

0.25mm pitch series accepts angled insertion of •

ﬂ exible printed circuit

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Flat Flex Printed Cable Applications•

Consumer electronics•

－ Personal Computers

－ Mobile / Smart Phones

－ Cameras

－ GPS Devices

－ Set Top Boxes

－ Game Consoles

－ LC Displays

Quick Reference Guide

Fine Pitch FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) Connectors

- 0.25mm & 0.3mm Pitch

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Fine Pitch FPC (0.25mm & 0.3mm Pitch)TE Connectivity

Flip Lock Actuator

Step One:

Open Flip-Lock Actuator. The

actuator hinges open towards the

back side of the connector

(away from the FPC).

Step Two:

Insert the FPC into the connector.

Step Three:

With the FPC inserted, close the

Flip-Lock Actuator. The actuator

hinges close towards the front side of

the connector (towards the FPC).

Step Four:

Your FPC is now securely mated

with the connector.

Front Flip Lock Actuator

Upper (Top) Contact vs Lower (Bottom) Contact

staggered

Tail Orientation

Centerline Spacing

All of our ﬁ ne pitch FPC products feature a staggered tail orientation. This means that the layout

of the front and rear contacts are staggered as shown in Figure A.

When the tail orientation is staggered it is important to remember that you can measure the

centerline by measuring the distance between the center of the front contact and the center of

the rear contact as shown in Figure B.

Centerline can be measured many different ways, however, in general, it is

simply the spacing between the center of one contact and the center of its

neighboring contact.

You can note the centerline of our ﬁ ne pitch FPC product by looking at the

contacts of the connector itself shown in Figure C or by the method already

described in Figure B.

Many of our ﬁ ne pitch FPC products are available in both Upper (top) or Lower (bottom) contact versions. This attribute simply

represents which portion of the contact the ﬂ exible printed circuit interacts with. As you can see from the image below, the FPC

contacts are formed in a “U” shape. Only one prong of that “U” shaped contact interfaces with the ﬂ exible printed circuit contacts.

Choosing the correct contact design is generally based on the orientation of the ﬂ exible printed circuit as described below.

All of our Fine Pitch FPC connectors incorporate a ﬂ ip lock actuator for greater printed circuit retention. This termination method

also allows for Zero Insertion Force which is why this product is commonly referred to as a ZIF connector. The operation of a ﬂ ip

lock actuator can be seen in the images below.

If the contacts of the

ﬂ exible printed circuit are

facing up (away from the

board) then the upper

contact version is required.

If the contacts of the ﬂ exible

printed circuit are facing

down (towards the board)

then the lower contact

version is required.

Back Flip Lock Actuator

Step One:

Open Flip-Lock Actuator. The

actuator hinges open towards the

front side of the connector

(towards the FPC).

Step Two:

Insert the FPC into the connector.

Step Three:

With the FPC inserted, close the

Flip-Lock Actuator. The actuator

hinges closed towards the back side

of the connector (away from the FPC)

and closes with a tactile click.

Step Four:

Your FPC is now securely mated

with the connector.

Figure C

Figure A

Figure B

Upper(Top) Contact Lower(Bottom) Contact

Contact Point

FPC

Basic Information