SMT connectors for Flexible Printed Circuits

F08 connectors have a UL94V-0 rated, high temperature thermoplastic housing and the copper alloy contacts are tin plated. Devices are suitable for surface mount processing up to 235degC for five seconds and offer a solder heat resistance of 260degC for 10 seconds, F08 connectors have a current rating of 0.5A, contact resistance of 20mΩ (max) and an insulation resistance of 50MΩ (min). Operating temperature range is -20 to +85degC.

Wendy Bourne, Harwin’s Technical Support Engineer commented: “The F08 provides great design flexibility for designers using FPC and planar conductor cables. The application base for this technology is expanding out from established areas such as consumer AV to digital equipment of all types, where reduced weight and flexible circuit interconnection provides benefits.”