Description of FFC/FPC connector contacts

FFC/FPC connector contacts are electronic connectors specifically engineered to permit cable flexibility while maintaining a secure connection, making them extremely advantageous in applications with confined spaces or that necessitate frequent motion. These contacts are usually very delicate to accommodate the slender design of FFC/FPC and must exhibit excellent electrical conductivity and durability to guarantee reliable signal transmission.

Definition and Characteristics of FFC/FPC connector contacts

FFC connector contacts: designed for use with flat flexible cable. These contacts are designed to mate cable and PC board circuitry in wire-to-board devices. FFC connector contacts facilitate high-density mating for board-to-board, cable-to-board, and cable-to-cable interconnects, thereby enabling efficient automated assembly processes.

FPC connector contacts: designed for use with flexible printed cable. These contacts are engineered for narrow centerline spacing in scenarios where larger wire-to-board interconnects are not feasible. In smartphones and tablets, FPC connector contacts allow for smaller centerline or pitch spacing, resulting in lower profile heights and lighter, reliable connections.

Both of FFC and FPC connector contacts support electronics manufacturers with reliable, robust and easy-to-use connector solutions with improved design flexibility.

Differences between FFC and FPC connectors

FFC connectors are used to connect ribbon cables to printed circuit boards or to another cable. They feature a high-density design and are extremely narrow to fit into confined spaces. FPC connectors, on the other hand, are employed to join a flexible printed cable to a printed circuit board. Both FFC and FPC connectors are frequently chosen for their flexibility compared to traditional rigid circuit boards.