Flexible Circuit Connectors

A 0.5-mm-pitch flexible circuit connector series boasts a low mounted profile of 0.7 mm. Part of the FFC/FPC family of connectors, the VLP series is suitable for such height-constrained applications as handheld medical devices and portable instruments. The surface-mountable connectors feature a zero insertion force cable insertion and backside flip design, which prevents cable buckling and avoids excessive scraping of contact surfaces. This design ensures that the connectors can perform a large number of mating cycles, according to the company. The backside flip design enables one-handed cable insertion and actuation, ensuring that the cable has been inserted properly. FCI, Etters, PA.

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