522071233 Molex Connector (SMD) In Stock
Molex 522071233 is a 1 mm pitch, 12-position single-row right-angle female FPC/FFC connector from the 52207 series featuring silver-plated contacts for reliable low-resistance termination. Its compact SMT footprint suits consumer electronics, displays, and sensor flex cable connections. Available from global distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Molex
- Package
- SMD
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- N/A
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of 522071233?
- 1 mm contact pitch with 12 positions enabling 12-channel flexible printed circuit termination in compact portable electronics
- Right-angle FPC cable exit orientation allowing flexible cables to route parallel to the PCB for minimal Z-height stack
- Silver-plated contacts providing low contact resistance below 50 mΩ and corrosion resistance across repeated flex circuit insertion cycles
- SMT mounting for compatibility with standard reflow soldering enabling high-volume automated PCB assembly of 52207-series connectors
What is 522071233 used for?
The Molex 522071233 is designed for 12-conductor, 1 mm pitch flexible printed circuit connections in smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and wearable devices where space-constrained board-to-FPC interfaces are required. Its 12 positions accommodate display ribbon cables, camera sensor FPC connections, and multi-channel button or sensor flex circuits routing 12 signals through a single compact connector. The right-angle configuration routes FPC cables horizontally away from the PCB surface, supporting low-profile product designs where vertical height clearance is critical.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
What are equivalent replacements for 522071233?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What contact pitch, position count, and orientation define the Molex 522071233 FPC connector?
The 522071233 uses a 1 mm contact pitch with 12 positions in a single row, providing 12 individual signal or power pathways. Its right-angle orientation routes the FPC cable parallel to the PCB surface, which limits the connector's Z-height contribution to approximately 1.5 mm, making it suitable for thin consumer device assemblies with strict internal clearance requirements.
For which display and sensor cable applications does the 12-position 522071233 provide the best fit?
The 12-position, 1 mm pitch 522071233 is ideal for display interface ribbons carrying 4-lane MIPI DSI data plus power, ground, and control signals totaling 12 conductors, camera module FPC connections supplying image data, clock, I2C control, and power rails, and button matrix or capacitive touch sensor flex cables in smartphones and tablets. Its 12-channel capacity covers most display and input subsystem ribbon requirements in portable devices.
How do silver-plated contacts in the 522071233 maintain reliable signal integrity in high-cycle FPC applications?
Silver plating on the 522071233's 12 contacts keeps contact resistance below 50 mΩ per contact initially and limits resistance rise to under 100 mΩ after hundreds of insertion cycles. This stability is important for high-speed interfaces such as USB 2.0 or MIPI CSI-2 running at hundreds of Mbps where a 50 mΩ increase per contact would introduce less than 1 mV of voltage drop at 20 mA drive, negligible for reliable data transmission.
How does the 12-position 522071233 differ from the 6-position 522070633, and how should engineers choose between them?
The 522071233 and 522070633 are both Molex 52207-series 1 mm pitch right-angle female FPC connectors sharing identical mechanical design and silver-plated contact materials, differing only in position count: 12 positions (approximately 12 mm mated width) versus 6 positions (approximately 6 mm mated width). Select the 522071233 when the FPC ribbon carries 12 conductors for display, camera, or multi-sensor applications, and the 522070633 when only 6 conductors are required for simpler button, LED, or 2-wire sensor flex cables.
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