Hirose Electric Develops FPC-to-Board Connectors with 0.6mm Stacking Height, 0.4mm Contact Pitch

Nov. 23, 2009 - PRLog -- SIMI VALLEY, CA – Providing design engineers with a versatile, flexible printed circuit connector with minimal board height, Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st sec: Index #6806) has developed a new series of FPC-to-board connectors.  Designated the BM10 Series, the RoHS-compliant and halogen-free connectors are available with stacking heights of 0.6mm and 0.8mm, and feature a space-saving 2.98mm depth and 0.4mm contact pitch.

“The BM10 Series connectors feature robust design elements, including highly reliable contact and retention force, a shock-absorbing configuration as well as a self-alignment mechanism,” said Tats Arai, president of Hirose Electric USA. “These characteristics, along with the miniature size of the FPC-to-board connectors, make them ideal for use in a variety of applications including printers, industrial controls, medical and instrumentation equipment, as well as multimedia devices.

The 40-position BM10 Series connectors feature an enhanced self-alignment mechanism via guidance ribs, with a self-alignment range of 0.3mm. Metal fittings and a clipping contact design provide high PC board retention force and a highly reliable contact, while dimpled contacts result in robust mating in high shock environments. The BM10 Series connectors also feature solder wicking prevention and contact protection against dust and other particles.

For more information about the BM10 Series FPC connectors, please visit Hirose’s website at www.hiroseusa.com.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnect solutions, with 2007 sales of US$1.2 billion to customers worldwide.  Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries, including telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric at www.hirose.com.

BM10 and Hirose Electric are trademarks of Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.

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Beth Gaddy, BtB Marketing Communications
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