Connector type

[freerider]

Hello! A noob here. I'd like to know the name of this connector type (and the exact model if anybody can recognize it):

 

[rjenkinsgb]

What is the pin pitch, and what type of plug or cable fitted in to it?

They look to me rather like solder pin connectors that were made to be permanently crimped to FPC or ribbon cable, to allow them to be soldered to the PCB in mass production.

Not the same exact part as these, but a similar concept?

SZN connector | JST Sales America

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[Nigel Goodwin]

Connectors tend to be really difficult, so I can't identify it, other than how it works. It's a ribbon cable socket, and the top part pulls up (as in the lower socket), so you can insert the ribbon cable - you then push the top part down (as in the upper picture) to lock the ribbon in place. To remove it, you simply pull the top part up again.

As rjenkinsgb said, they look very similar to the permanently crimped ones - but it's not one of those (thanks to the good picture) - I used to come across them all the time on LCD TV's, particularly when replacing LCD panels. Sometimes instead of the push-in types like yours, they did use permanent connectors at one end - and just to keep you more confused, there was an alternative type where you pushed the top down to release the cable, and the top was spring loaded.

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[freerider]

What is the pin pitch, and what type of plug or cable fitted in to it?

Unterminated ribbon cable with a pitch of 2mm.

They look to me rather like solder pin connectors that were made to be permanently crimped to FPC or ribbon cable, to allow them to be soldered to the PCB in mass production.

Not the same exact part as these, but a similar concept?

SZN connector | JST Sales America

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www.jst.com

That's close, but, as Nigel Goodwin correctly described, the connection is not permanent. I've been unable to locate this kind of connectors at digikey, mouser, etc. Looking for specific technical terms to search by if there are any.

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[Nigel Goodwin]

You might try having a look somewhere like here:

List of FPC Connectors Models & Products

Search our portfolio of FPC Connectors products and select your specifications. We offer a wide array of reliable and cost-effective products from standard solutions to custom designs.

www.te.com

FPC sounds vaguely familiar?.

 

[rjenkinsgb]

I've seen them in things, but I cannot work out any name for them that gives sensible results in searches...

Are there any logos, letters, numbers or other markings on any surface of the connectors?

 

[freerider]

FPC sounds vaguely familiar?

Yes, I've searched among FPC/FFC, without luck.

Are there any logos, letters, numbers or other markings on any surface of the connectors?

None.

 

[rjenkinsgb]

I did find some reference to PCB sockets for Flexstrip ribbon, but all of that style that I can find are discontinued & the links are dead.

This is one generic type of cable that could have been used with them:

https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/94617.pdf

 

[freerider]

I did find some reference to PCB sockets for Flexstrip ribbon, but all of that style that I can find are discontinued & the links are dead.

This is one generic type of cable that could have been used with them:

https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/94617.pdf

It seems this kind of connections has been superceded by FPC in the industry. I think I will go with a more ubiquitous type, such as JST PH. Thank you, rjenkinsgb and Nigel Goodwin, for the helpful responses!

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[ZipZapOuch]

What does the cable look like? Flat flex only or is there a connector on it?

 

[freerider]

What does the cable look like? Flat flex only or is there a connector on it?

No connector. Here is a photo with the ribbons connected: https://sandsoftwaresound.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Remie_dm_board.jpg