Hirose has an established reputation in the industry for the production of innovative, high quality connectors. Recognising the demand for robust, vertical, FPC connectors, Hirose has introduced the FH40 series.
The housing incorporates a robust locking structure, which is supported by the utilisation of unique contacts that form a reliable hinge point for the rotating actuator instead of relying on the housing walls. This means that the actuator is fully supported along the whole length of the connector and guarantees superior performance and reliable connection.
The actuator has been innovatively designed to incorporate a pressurised surface angle to prevent accidental lock release caused by vibration. The actuator has a strong and thick construction to withstand against rough operation and allows a high FPC retention force of 26N (Newton's) minimum.
Special cavities on each side of the connector are known as ‘side catchers’. These are provided to hold a tabbed FPC in place, this allows a temporary holding facility for easy and accurate guided positioning. The insertion of the FPC is very smooth due to the wide guide area on the connector.
A standard, 0.3mm thick tabbed FPC can be used, which is the same for the popular FH28 series, right angle version, allowing flexible design choice.
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