EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G VT, EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G HT – 0.5mm pitch FPC / FFC connector with grounded pins, high temperature resistance

One of the easiest connectors to handle in many of our I-PEX connector series is the FPC / FFC connector.

The EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G VT and EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G HT connectors  (VT = Vertical Type, HT = Horizontal Type) feature:

 

 1. Auto-locking mechanism – ideal for manual or robotic assemblies


After mounting to a PCB, one-action mating by inserting and locking FPC / FFC connectors achieves workability, productivity, and contributes to factory automation. (When removing the FFC/FPC connector, it can be extracted  while pressing the lock button, enabling one-handed operation.)

A mechanical lock that firmly hangs on the notch of the FPC/FFC reinforcing plate can be used for vibration and routing, helping it achieve a strong connection.

When locking connectors, the click sound reduces a half-mated condition.
- Unlike conventional FPC/FFC connectors, there is no need to open and close the actuators, so  assembly tact time is improved and the risk of lock lever damage is reduced.

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EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G VT
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EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G HT

 

 

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In addition, due to soaring labor costs, labor shortages, reduction of assembly costs, and reduction of risk of defects, manufacturing automation will be accelerated. Along with this, automatic insertion of connectors by robots has been increasing. I-PEX will keep working toward the realization of automation by proposing a gripper for robots that grips cables. 

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2. 125°C heat resistance, shock, and vibration support – evaluated under strict environmental conditions for various vehicle devices


Evaluated under rigorous test conditions required for vehicle components such as temperature cycle test, heat resistance test, vibration test and impact test.

Test Item

Testing method

Measurements

Mechanical Performance

Vibration

3 mutually perpendicular directions

2 hours for each direction for a total of 6 hours

-Contact resistance

-Electrical discontinuity

-Appearance

Shock

Max. G: 50G

Duration: 11m sec,

Direction:

6 mutually perpendicular directions

Cycle: 3 cycles for each direction

-Contact resistance

-Electrical discontinuity

-Appearance

Environmental

Performance

Heat

Cycling

Temp: -55+125 30 mins.

Transition 5 mins. MAX

No. of cycles: 100 cycles

-Contact resistance

- Appearance

High Temp Life

Temp: 125±2

Duration: 1,000 hours

-Contact resistance

- Appearance

Humidity

(Steady State)

Temp: 40±2

Humidity: 90~95% RH

Duration: 240 hours

-Contact resistance

-Insulation resistance

-Dielectric withstanding voltage

-Appearance

Humidity

(Cycling)

Temp: -10~+65

Humidity: 90~98% RH

Cycle: 10 cycle (240 hours

-Contact resistance

-Insulation resistance.

-Dielectric withstanding voltage

-Appearance

Salt Water Spray

Temp: 35±2

Salt water density: 5±1% [by weight]

Duration: 48 hours

-Contact resistance

-Appearance

H2S Gas

Temp: 40±2

Humidity: 80±5% RH

Gas: H2S 3±1 ppm

Duration: 96 hours

-Contact resistance

-Appearance

  • Download EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G VT product specification from here
  • Download EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G HT product specification from here

 

 3. Common design FPC/FFC – it can help improve board design and assembly workability


These connectors have a common design that allows for selection of horizontal or vertical mating directions with common FPC/FFC designs. Since the mating direction can be changed without changing the FPC/FFC, the modules can be applied to a wider range of devices.

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 4. Grounding function, shield FPC/FFC applicable


Stable signal transmission is achieved by the grounding function and prevents electromagnetic interference for other parts and devices with shielded FPC/FFC. 

 

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※EVAFLEX® 5-SE-G VT
Bit rate:5.4Gbps,
Rise time:130ps(20-80%),
Input Voltage:1.2Vp-p

 

Application examples:


  • Front view camera
  • LiDAR
  • Radar
  • Car navigation, Audio system
  • Inverter (control units)
  • Heads-up display