FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) Hirose Connector (Other) In Stock
Hirose FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) is a 20-contact FFC/FPC connector with 0.5 mm pitch in a surface mount package, designed for reliable flat flexible cable connections in compact consumer electronics and mobile device PCB assemblies. Available in stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Hirose
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 22
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 20-position FFC/FPC connector at 0.5 mm pitch enables high-density flat cable connections in ultra-compact PCB layouts for mobile and wearable devices
- Surface mount design with ZIF or LIF actuator allows quick, tool-free flat cable insertion and secure retention without soldering the cable directly
- Compatible with standard 0.5 mm pitch flat flexible cables and FPC ribbons, simplifying cable sourcing for LCD, touchscreen, and sensor interconnections
Applications
The FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) is used in smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and wearable devices where 20-contact 0.5 mm pitch FPC connections link LCD display panels, touchscreen controllers, image sensor modules, and flexible antenna feeds to the main PCB. Its compact SMT footprint and standard 0.5 mm FPC pitch make it a versatile choice for any consumer electronics design requiring reliable thin flat cable interconnects.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 7.78 |
| Connector Type | FFC/FPC CONNECTOR |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What pitch and contact count does the FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) use and which cable types does it accept?
The FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) is a 20-contact FFC/FPC connector using 0.5 mm pitch, compatible with industry-standard 0.5 mm pitch flat flexible cables and flex printed circuits. The 20-contact 0.5 mm pitch configuration is one of the most common FPC standards for connecting LCD modules, touch panels, and camera sensor ribbon cables in portable consumer electronics and industrial HMI displays.
How does the FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) installation process differ from soldering a ribbon cable directly to pads?
The FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) uses an actuator-based ZIF (zero insertion force) or LIF (low insertion force) mechanism allowing the 0.5 mm pitch FPC ribbon to slide into the 20-contact connector body without mechanical force, then the actuator locks the cable securely. This contrasts with direct solder pads, which cannot be re-seated after soldering, making the FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) preferable for any application requiring field cable replacement or prototype rework.
In which consumer electronics and industrial designs is the 20-contact 0.5 mm pitch FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) most commonly specified?
The FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) is most commonly specified in smartphone display subassembly interfaces, digital camera image sensor ribbon connections, and wearable health monitor flex interconnects where 20 signals must cross a board-to-cable interface in less than 10 mm of connector width at 0.5 mm pitch. It is also used in industrial touch panel HMI controllers and barcode scanner flex interconnects requiring reliable 20-pin FPC mating.
How does the board area footprint of the FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) compare to a 20-pin 1.0 mm pitch FPC connector?
At 0.5 mm pitch with 20 contacts, the FH52-20S-0.5SH(99) occupies a mating interface width of approximately 10 mm, roughly half the 20 mm width required by a 20-contact 1.0 mm pitch FPC connector. This 50% footprint reduction is significant in smartphones and wearables where every square millimeter of PCB area is contested, enabling designers to fit the 20-pin FPC interface within the tight board geometries of compact consumer devices.
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