Molex, Easy-On 0.5 mm Pitch 16 Way Right Angle, Right Angle Male FPC Connector, ZIF Bottom Contact

Easy-On 0.50 mm FFC/FPC connectors with double-bottom contacts and a compact, low profile design with a mating height of just 1.90 mm. The contact design of these Easy-On 0.50 mm FFC/FPC connectors features 2 lower contacts per circuit. This double bottom contact Terminal design removes dust and contaminants resulting in a clean mating Interface and high contact reliability. This design also provides double the contacts per circuit. The actuators of these Easy-On 0.50 mm FFC/FPC connectors are pre-assembled covers that secure the connection between the FFC/FPC and the connector Terminals. The housings of these FFC/FPC connectors feature a cable ear-tab locking feature with indents in them in which accept the FPC tabs. This feature provides proper cable seating and alignment, high retention force and easy actuation. These Easy-On 0.50 mm FFC/FPC connectors also have Zero insertion force for easy cable insertion and for allowing repeat cycling with minimum wear. The TOP of the housings also feature a vacuum pick and place area for easy board assembly and cost savings. Robust solder tabs on these SMT FFC/FPC connectors offer secure PCB retention and strain relief for solder joints. These Easy-On 0.50 mm FFC/FPC connectors are available in a wide range of circuit sizes for design flexibility.

Double bottom contacts for clean mating Interface and excellent contact reliability

With their Compact size these Easy-On 0.50 mm FFC/FPC connectors are suitable for tight packaging applications. Applications include automotive display audio and car navigation and consumer products such as flat panel TVs, portable games and personal navigation equipment. Other applications include data-communications including optical disk drives, tablet and Notebook PCs, printers and copiers.