https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/hirose/w/documents/1719/bm25-series-0-4mm-pitch-hybrid-power-and-signal-fpc-to-board-connectorsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/hirose/w/documents/1719/bm25-series-0-4mm-pitch-hybrid-power-and-signal-fpc-to-board-connectorsMon, 15 Aug 2016 15:21:15 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:eea352fa-f875-4887-bbd4-d8bb9cdb1180Hirosesamhttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/hirose/w/documents/1719/bm25-series-0-4mm-pitch-hybrid-power-and-signal-fpc-to-board-connectors#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Hirosesam on 8/15/2016 3:21:15 PM<br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Hirose has introduced the BM25 series of connectors to provide a high power connectivity solution for miniature applications. <span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/242x198/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-34/8171.contentimage_5F00_74587.jpg"><img alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/00/34/8171.contentimage_74587.jpg-242x198.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=Oucm238WHjzVz9jK2bYbYfF9h5stPmbkDxKbWskheFE%3D&amp;se=2026-09-22T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=SOxKfI2G7GmIW7/SSgSXjw==" style="max-height: 198px;max-width: 242px;" /></a></span></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">The BM25 range of connectors consists of plugs and receptacles to allow a flat printed circuit (FPC) to board connection.</span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">The parallel stack height is low-profile at only 0.7mm high in mated condition.</span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">The connector features a hybrid design to include signal contacts rated at 0.3A (amps) and power contacts rated at 10A (amps). </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Although the dimensions are compact, performance is not compromised, and the parts are able to offer highly reliable mechanical connection. This is due to the provision of unique four-point contactsand a long effective mating length of 0.14mm for the signal contact.</span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Guide ribs are incorporated into the housing body, providing for a wide self-alignment range of 0.48mm in the </span><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">X-direction and 0.46mm in the Y-direction and permitting a smoother mating operation. </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">The robust housing incorporates a metal guide structure to prevent any damage due to incorrect mating. </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Multipoint metal locks are provided to prevent any unintended unmating due to drop impact and increase retention force.</span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">The integral moulding features no gaps to prevent solder wicking.</span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><span style="color:windowtext;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"> <strong style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Key Features</strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><strong style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> </strong>&nbsp;</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Number of contacts: 4 signal / 2 power</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Contact p</span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">itch:0.4mm </span></li><li><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Current rating: 0.3A signal / 10A power</span></li><li><strong> </strong><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Stack height: 0.7mm</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Voltage rating: 30V</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Mating cycles: 10</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Halogen-free</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0;text-indent:-1cm;margin-left:1cm;"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;">Suitable</span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;"> applications are point-of-sale equipment and any other portable handheld devices.</span></p> <div class="migration-injected-attachments"><div style="font-weight:bold;margin:15px 0 5px 0;">Attachments:</div><div></div><table style="border:0;"><tbody><tr><td width="160"><span class="_se_attachment" id="attid_https://www.element14.com/community/api/core/v3/attachments/214697"><a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-34/BM25-series.pdf">community.element14.com/.../BM25-series.pdf</a></span></td><td><span style="font-size:80%;">BM25 series.pdf</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="clear:both;"></div>