This specification covers the 0.5mm Pitch FPC/FFC Connectors (series Locking), specifically the AFC99-S**FIA-HF model. These connectors are designed for flexible flat cable applications.
| Item | Specification | Test Condition | Requirement |
| 2. Product Name and Part Number | |||
| Product Name | FFC/FPC Flat Cable Connector | ||
| Part Number | AFC99-S**FIA-HF | ||
| 3. Ratings | |||
| Rated Voltage (MAX) | 50V | ||
| Rated Current (MAX) | [AC/DC (Virtual value) 50Hz] | 0.5A | |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -45 +85 | ||
| 4. Performance | |||
| 4.1 Electrical Performance | |||
| Contact Resistance | Mate applicable FPC/FFC and measure by dry circuit, 20mV MAX, 10mA. | 20 m MAX | |
| Insulation Resistance | Mate applicable FPC/FFC and apply 500V DC between adjacent terminal or ground. | 500M MIN | |
| Dielectric Strength | Mate applicable FPC/FFC and apply 200V AC (virtual value) for 1 minute between adjacent terminal or ground. | No Breakdown | |
| 4.2 Mechanical Performance | |||
| Locking and Withdrawal Force | Insert and extract applicable FFC at the speed rate of 253mm/minute. | Locking: 1.96*n (N) MAX, Withdrawal: 0.49*n (N) MIN | |
| Terminal/Housing Retention Force | Pull the terminal at the speed rate of 253mm per minute. | 3.92N MIN | |
| 4.3 Environmental and Others | |||
| Repeated Insertion and Withdrawal | Contact Resistance | Insertion and withdrawal actuator up to 20 cycles at the speed rate of less than 10 cycles/minute. | 60 m MAX |
| Temperature Rise | Temperature Rise | Carrying rated current load. (UL 498) | 30 MAX |
| Vibration | Contact Resistance | Amplitude: 1.5mm P-P, Sweep time: 10-55-10Hz in 1 minute, Duration: 2 hours in each X.Y.Z. axes, DC 1mA energized. | 60 m MAX |
| Vibration | Discontinuity | Amplitude: 1.5mm P-P, Sweep time: 10-55-10Hz in 1 minute, Duration: 2 hours in each X.Y.Z. axes, DC 1mA energized. | 1 ms MAX |
| Shock | Contact Resistance | 490m/s {50G}, 3 strokes in each X.Y.Z. axes, DC 1mA energized. | 60 m MAX |
| Shock | Discontinuity | 490m/s {50G}, 3 strokes in each X.Y.Z. axes, DC 1mA energized. | 1 ms MAX |
| Heat Resistance | Contact Resistance | 852, 96 hours, then return to room temperature for 1-2 hours. | 60 m MAX |
| Heat Resistance | Appearance | 852, 96 hours, then return to room temperature for 1-2 hours. | No Damage |
| Cold Resistance | Contact Resistance | -402, 96 hours, then return to room temperature for 1-2 hours. | 60 m MAX |
| Cold Resistance | Appearance | -402, 96 hours, then return to room temperature for 1-2 hours. | No Damage |
| Humidity | Contact Resistance | Temperature: 402, Relative Humidity: 90-95%, Duration: 96 Hours, then measure within 0.5 hours at room temperature. | 60 m MAX |
| Humidity | Insulation Resistance | Temperature: 402, Relative Humidity: 90-95%, Duration: 96 Hours, then measure within 0.5 hours at room temperature. | 20 M MIN |
| Humidity | Appearance | Temperature: 402, Relative Humidity: 90-95%, Duration: 96 Hours, then measure within 0.5 hours at room temperature. | No Damage |
| Temperature Cycling | Contact Resistance | 5 cycles of: a) -452 30 minutes, b) 852 30 minutes, with 10-15 minutes at room temperature between cycles. | 60 m MAX |
| Temperature Cycling | Appearance | 5 cycles of: a) -452 30 minutes, b) 852 30 minutes, with 10-15 minutes at room temperature between cycles. | No Damage, Corrosion |
| Salt Spray | Contact Resistance | 484 hours exposure to a salt spray from the 51% solution at 352. After test, wash with room temperature water and dry. | 60 m MAX |
| Salt Spray | Appearance | 484 hours exposure to a salt spray from the 51% solution at 352. After test, wash with room temperature water and dry. | No Damage |
| SO2 Gas | Contact Resistance | 24 hours exposure to 505ppm SO2 gas at 402. | 60 m MAX |
| SO2 Gas | Appearance | 24 hours exposure to 505ppm SO2 gas at 402. | No Damage |
| NH3 Gas | Contact Resistance | 40 minutes exposure to NH3 gas evaporating from 28% Ammonia solution. | 60 m MAX |
| NH3 Gas | Appearance | 40 minutes exposure to NH3 gas evaporating from 28% Ammonia solution. | No Damage |
| Solder Ability | Solder Wetting | Soldering Time: 20.5 sec. Soldering Temperature: 2355, 0.2 mm from terminal tip. | 95% or more |
| Resistance to Soldering Heat | Appearance | Soldering Time: 50.5 sec. Soldering Temperature: 2605, 0.2 mm from terminal tip. | No Damage, Deformation |
