The ZF5S/FJH Series from Samtec is a 0,50 mm (.0197) Zero Insertion Force Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) Connector/Jumper designed for reliable connections. This specification covers performance, testing, and quality requirements. Available in vertical orientation (ZF5S) and double-end configurations (FJH), with other orientations and contact positions also available. It is ideal for applications requiring secure and easy mating of FFCs.
| Item | Specification | Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Electrical & Environmental | |||
| Current Rating | 1.8 A (One pin powered per row) | ||
| Voltage Rating | 195 VAC | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | -55C to +80C | ||
| Operating Humidity Range | 90% to 95% (Per EIA-364-31) | ||
| Electrical Testing | |||
| Withstanding Voltage | EIA-364-20 | 585 VAC (No Flashover, Sparkover, or Breakdown) | Pass |
| Insulation Resistance | EIA-364-21 | 1,000 M minimum | Pass |
| Contact Resistance (LLCR) | EIA-364-23 | 15 m maximum (Samtec defined)/ No damage | Pass |
| Mechanical Testing | |||
| Durability | EIA-364-09C | 30 cycles | Pass |
| Random Vibration | EIA-364-28 Condition V, Letter B | 7.56 G 'RMS', 50 to 2000 Hz, 2 hours per axis, 3 axis total, PSD 0.04 | Pass |
| Mechanical Shock | EIA-364-27 | 100 G, 6 milliseconds, sawtooth wave, 11.3 fps, 3 shocks/direction, 3 axis (18 total shocks) | Pass |
| Normal Force | EIA-364-04 | 100 grams minimum for tin interface | Pass |
| Engage force of cam | 150 g/circuit | ||
| Force to remove flex with closed cam | 48 g/circuit | ||
| Environmental Testing | |||
| Thermal Shock | EIA-364-32 | 100 Thermal Cycles (30 minute dwell), Hot Temp: 85C, Cold Temp: -55C, Immediate Hot/Cold Transition | Pass |
| Thermal Aging (Temp Life) | EIA-364-17 Test Condition 4 | @ 105C for 250 hours | Pass |
| Cyclic Humidity | EIA-364-31 | 25C to 65C, 90 to 95% Relative Humidity, 240 hours | Pass |
| Gas Tight | EIA-364-36 | Nitric Acid Vapor Exposure (60 min.), Drying Temp.: 50C +/- 3C | Pass |
| Processing Recommendations | |||
| Stencil Thickness | .005 (0,13 mm) | ||
| Maximum Reflow Passes | Three reflow passes at 260C | ||
| Reflow Environment | Low level oxygen environment (Nitrogen gas infusion) recommended | ||
| Cleaning | Verified for solvents and conditions in EIA-364-11 | ||
