FH12-8S-0.5SH(55)
Hirose
Compact 8-position connector option from a different connector family that is commonly used for small, low-pin interconnects.
5,607 in stock
Overview
The FH12-8S-0.5SH(55) is a 0.5mm pitch, 8-position FFC/FPC connector featuring a bottom-contact design and a flip-lock ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) mechanism. This surface-mount, right-angle connector is designed for compact electronic assemblies requiring a secure, low-profile interconnect with a 2.00mm height above the PCB.
Why Choose This Part
The flip-lock actuator provides a tactile confirmation of secure mating and a positive lock that resists cable pull-out. Its phosphor bronze contacts with gold plating ensure stable electrical performance over its 20-cycle mating durability rating, while the 0.5mm pitch allows for high-density routing in a small 8.1mm footprint.
Applications
Small Display Interconnects
Connecting low-pin count OLED or LCD modules to a main control board in handheld devices.
Internal Peripheral Linking
Routing signals to small capacitive touch sensors or button arrays in space-constrained enclosures.
Medical Wearables
Reliable signal transmission in portable diagnostic tools that require a thin 0.30mm cable thickness.
Key Specifications
Pitch
0.020" (0.50mm)
Features
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
Termination
Solder
Mounting Type
Surface Mount, Right Angle
Cable End Type
Straight
Contact Finish
Gold
Flat Flex Type
FFC, FPC
Voltage Rating
50V
Locking Feature
Flip Lock
Contact Material
Phosphor Bronze
Housing Material
Polyamide (PA), Nylon
Actuator Material
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
FFC, FCB Thickness
0.30mm
Height Above Board
0.079" (2.00mm)
Number of Positions
8
Operating Temperature
-40degC ~ 85degC
Connector/Contact Type
Contacts, Bottom
Material Flammability Rating
UL94 V-0
