TE Connectivity 18-Pos FFC Housing (88637-9)
MPN: 88637-9
TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
Housing FFC, Discrete Wire Housing for Female Contacts Connector Detent Lock 18Pos 0.100" (2.54mm)
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Overview
The 88637-9 is a dual-row, 18-position FFC (Flat Flex Cable) and discrete wire housing designed for female contacts. It features a 2.54mm (0.100 inch) pitch and a detent lock mechanism to ensure secure cable-to-board or cable-to-cable connections in vibration-prone environments. The housing is constructed from glass-filled nylon for durability and is rated for operation up to 300V.
Why Choose This Part
This housing supports both FFC and discrete wire crimp contacts, providing significant design flexibility for mixed-signal routing. The integrated detent lock provides reliable mechanical retention without the bulk of a full positive latch, and the glass-filled nylon material ensures dimensional stability across temperature changes.
Applications
Industrial Control Panels
Connecting internal logic boards to membrane switches or peripheral discrete wiring.
Automotive Dashboards
Routing signals from instrument clusters to secondary control interfaces using flat flexible cables.
Large Format Printers
Managing high-density signal paths between moving print heads and stationary control electronics.
Key Specifications
Pitch
0.100" (2.54mm)
Features
Flange, Positions Stamped
Connector Type
Housing for Female Contacts
Flat Flex Type
FFC, Discrete Wire
Number of Rows
2
Voltage Rating
300 V
Locking Feature
Detent Lock
Housing Material
Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled
FFC, FCB Thickness
0.015mm
Number of Positions
18
Operating Temperature
-65degC ~ 105degC
Material Flammability Rating
UL94 V-0
