What is a FPC connector?

The FPC connector is a connector that connects flexible boards called FPC. Since there are many types of FPC connectors, there are many selection items, and select a suitable connector in consideration of the vertical or horizontal connection angle, the number of pitches between terminals, the thickness of the FPC, etc. A two-piece stacking connector may also be used to connect the rigid board to the FPC. Compared to the FPC connector, it is thicker in the vertical direction, but it has a space-saving structure in the horizontal direction, so it is selected according to the application.

Application of FPC connector

FPC connectors are often used where FPCs are used. Specifically, it is used in a wide range of electrical appliances such as automobiles, medical equipment, mobile phones, laptop computers, LCD TVs, digital cameras, and game equipment, and there are connectors for high-speed transmission. FPCs and FPC connectors greatly contribute to the miniaturization and space saving of electrical appliances. Electrical appliances and portable devices are becoming smaller and smaller, and demand is expected to increase in the future.

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