Molex FlatLock 65 Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors
Molex announces 221377 series
Space savings and design flexibility are essential considerations for connectors and cables in small devices. The Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors, FlatLock series (0.4mm/0.5mm pitch) offer a low profile and compact design with innovative features that deliver an efficient and reliable performance, including dual contact connection, pre-locking capability and a high mating cycle rating.
Features
- Includes backflip actuator with dual contact connection and pre-lock feature
- Located on the anti-slip side, the actuator with its wide depth can connect top and bottom surfaces to offer dual-contact capability, while the pre-lock feature helps prevent FFC/FPC cables from accidentally slipping out during assembly
- Endures up to 15 cycles of mating and unmating while maintaining reliability
- This supports complex assembly procedures requiring multiple mating and unmating cycles, ensuring consistent connector performance throughout its service life
- Offers a low-profile height of 0.65mm/0.90mm and dual contact connection
- The compact design enables integration into extremely space-constrained applications and modern electronic devices
- Supports 0.40mm/0.50mm pitch configuration
- The connectors utilize standard 0.40mm and 0.50mm pitch in-line pads, making them suitable for compact connector and cable designs used in small devices
Applications
- Mobile devices
- Laptops
- Smartphones and tablets
- IoT and smart-home devices
- Gaming consoles and controllers
- AR/VR devices
- Drones
- Wearables
- Smartwatches
- Healthcare devices
- Earbuds
- Appliances
- Vacuum cleaners
- Refrigerators
- Washing machines
- Dryers
- Ovens
