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Looking for a matching FFC connector. A Molex rep suggested I try here.

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I contacted Molex looking for something compatible with the board and cable that I'm working with. Note that the cable in the photo has ears on the ends. The pitch is 1mm. I received a couple samples from Molex, but the cable wouldn't insert. I anyone here familiar with these cables and where else I might look?

See attached photos:

FFC with earsFFC connectors on boardFFC connector on board

  • Hi,

    If it's a one-off, then you could trim the edges. Since 1 mm pitch is quite large, it will be easy to trim with the accuracy required.

    Alternatively, if it's not a 1-off, then you could replace that flat flex with a normal one, so that it fits normal flat flex connectors. Even if the remote end connector is designed for the existing flat flex, it should be able to accommodate the normal flat flex, provided some care is taken when positioning it. Or, a custom flat flex could be used with one end for a normal connector, if it is not a 1-off.

    One other option could be to try a connector with more connections than the flat flex has, so that the excess width of the existing flat flex has space. Might not be ideal but I can't see why it wouldn't work.

  • in reply to shabaz

    I appreciate the suggestions. I'd like to keep the latching feature if possible. If I can't find a compatible solution, then this is the route that I'll take.