11FLH-SM1-TB (LF)(SN)(F) vs SFW18R-1STGE1LF
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| Category | FFC, FPC (Flat Flexible) Connectors | FFC, FPC (Flat Flexible) Connectors |
| Manufacturer | JST Sales America Inc. | Amphenol ICC (FCI) |
| Description | CONN FPC TOP 11POS 0.50MM R/A | CONN FPC BOTTOM 18POS 1MM R/A |
| Package | - | - |
| Series | FLH | SFW-R |
| Features | Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) | - |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C ~ 85°C | -55°C ~ 105°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount, Right Angle | Surface Mount, Right Angle |
| Termination | Solder | Solder |
| Contact Material | Copper Alloy | Phosphor Bronze |
| Contact Finish | Tin | Gold |
| Flat Flex Type | FPC | FPC |
| Connector/Contact Type | Contacts, Top | Contacts, Bottom |
| Number of Positions | 11 | 18 |
| Pitch | 0.020" (0.50mm) | 0.039" (1.00mm) |
| FFC, FCB Thickness | 0.30mm | 0.33mm |
| Height Above Board | 0.047" (1.20mm) | 0.106" (2.70mm) |
| Locking Feature | Slide Lock | Slide Lock |
| Cable End Type | Tapered | Tapered |
| Housing Material | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled |
| Voltage Rating | 50V | 100V |
| Material Flammability Rating | UL94 V-0 | UL94 V-0 |
| Actuator Material | Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6 | Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled |
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1. What is the difference between FFC and FPC connectors?
The main differences between FFC connectors and FPC connectors are in design, application, and performance.
Design Differences
FPC connectors: usually have a multi-layer structure and complex circuit design, are made of conductive materials, and are connected to circuit boards by welding, crimping, etc. FPC connectors are suitable for circuit boards of various shapes and sizes, have extremely high flexibility, and can adapt to different bending and twisting requirements.
FFC connectors: The structure is relatively simple, mainly composed of insulating materials and conductive materials, and are connected to cables by crimping or plugging. FFC connectors are usually used to connect components such as display screens, touch screens, and keyboards. Their flat design makes the cable more stable and reliable during the connection process. -
2. What is an FPC connector?
FPC connector (Flexible Printed Circuit Connector) is an electronic component designed for connecting flexible printed circuit boards (FPC). It has the characteristics of compact structure, light weight, and strong flexibility, and is widely used in electronic products with high space and weight requirements such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, wearable devices, and camera modules.
The main features of FPC connectors include:
Miniaturization and high-density integration: can save space and simplify wiring procedures, thereby reducing labor costs.
Excellent flexibility: allows flexible twists and turns to adapt to various complex connection requirements.
Lightweight and low-cost: small size, light weight, easy installation, and strong durability. -
3. What is FFC?
FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) is a flexible flat cable, usually composed of flat and soft conductors, such as tinned pure copper wire, made by high-temperature bonding of very thin and flexible adhesive film or paper film 1. FFC has the characteristics of flexibility, lightness, bendability, and anti-twisting. It is widely used in electronic devices as a bridge to connect various components, such as connecting displays and motherboards, touch screens and displays, battery components and control circuit boards. Due to its flexibility and bendability, FFC can achieve more flexible design, optimize the internal space of the device, and has the advantages of small size, light weight, and low cost.
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4. What is the use of FFC cable?
FFC cable (Flexible Flat Cable) is mainly used to connect mobile parts with motherboards, PCB boards with PCB boards, and data transmission in miniaturized electrical equipment.
FFC cable has the following main features:
High flexibility: The number and spacing of wires can be arbitrarily selected, making wiring more convenient, greatly reducing the volume of electronic products, reducing production costs, and improving production efficiency.
Environmental resistance: It has anti-bending and anti-tensile functions, good flexibility, cold and high temperature resistance.
Wide application: It is suitable for use as a data transmission cable between mobile parts and motherboards, between PCB boards and PCB boards, and in miniaturized electrical equipment.
