Hirose has released low-profile flexible printed circuit ZIF connectors, distributed by Digi-Key. The FH26 Series features a 0.3 mm contact pitch and vertical height 1 mm above board profile.

The connectors are said to be lightweight, with a typical 51 contact connector fully loaded weighing a claimed 0.1 gram, as well as having solder leads on a 0.6 mm pitch on the front and back of the connector allowing ease of solderability on a PCB. The company reports that conductive traces on the PCB can run under the connector with no exposed contacts.

Reported easy insertion and reliable connection are obtained from the company’s Flip Lock actuator that uses a tactile sensation when closed, confirming the electrical and mechanical connection.

The ZIF connector accepts standard thickness 0.2 mm standard Flexible PCB. According to the company, typical applications include mobile phones, PDAs, digital and video cameras, camera modules, LCD connections, plasma displays, and high-reliability ultra-small profile connectors.

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