FH12A-18S-0.5SH(55) Hirose Electric Co Ltd, FH12A-18S-0.5SH(55) Datasheet - Page 19
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FH12A-18S-0.5SH(55)
Manufacturer Part Number
FH12A-18S-0.5SH(55)
Description
CONN FPC/FFC 18POS .5MM HORZ SMD
Manufacturer
Hirose Electric Co Ltd
Series
FH12r
Datasheet
1.FH12-5S-1SH55.pdf
(20 pages)
Specifications of FH12A-18S-0.5SH(55)
Housing Material
Polyamide (PA), Nylon
Voltage Rating
50V
Current Rating
0.500A
Pitch
0.020" (0.50mm)
Connector Type
Top Contacts
Number Of Positions
18
Ffc, Fcb Thickness
0.30mm
Height Above Board
0.079" (2.00mm)
Mounting Type
Surface Mount, Right Angle
Cable End Type
Straight
Termination
Solder
Locking Feature
Flip Lock
Features
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
Contact Finish
Gold
Operating Temperature
-40°C ~ 85°C
Product Type
PCB Receptacles
Number Of Positions / Contacts
18
Mounting Angle
Right
Mounting Style
SMD/SMT
Contact Material
Phosphor Bronze
Contact Plating
Gold
Contact Location
Top Contact
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Lead free / RoHS Compliant
Other names
HFK118TR
Top Contact Type
1. FPC/FFC Termination procedure.
1) Lift up the actuator. Use thumb or index finger.
2) Fully insert the FPC/FFC parallel to mounting sur-
3) Rotate down the actuator until firmly closed.
2. FPC/FFC Removal
1) Lift up the actuator.
2) Carefully remove the FPC/FFC.
Connector installed on the board.
face, with the exposed conductive traces facing
UP.
It is critical that the inserted FPC/FFC is not moved
and remains fully inserted. Should the FPC/FFC be
moved, open the actuator and repeat the process,
starting with Step 1 above.
Operation
FPC/FFC conductive traces
Stiffener
1) Avoid further lifting of the lock lever once the lock has been
2) Avoid further pressing of the lock portion from the
3) Do not insert the FPC/FFC diagonally. Doing so will
4) When closing down the actuator apply equal pres-
released. Doing so will cause the lock lever to separate
from the rotational shaft, and the lock lever will become dis-
engaged or the hook portion of the connector body will be
damaged.
locked condition when the FPC/FFC has not yet
been inserted. Doing so will cause the lock lever to
become disengaged from the rotational shaft, and
the hook portion of the connector body will be
damaged.
result in the corners of the FPC/FFC catching on the
contacts and will cause deformation of the contacts.
sure to both sides of the actuator.
FH12 Series 0.5mm and 1mm Pitch Connectors For FPC/FFC
Precautions
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