Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) Housings with
Contact Cavities on 2.54 mm [.100 in.]
Centerline Spacing
Application Specification
114-16015
10 DEC 07
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NOTE
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All numerical values are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and
inches]. Unless otherwise specified, dimensions have a tolerance of +0.13 [+.005] and angles have a tolerance of +2 .
Figures and illustrations are for identification only and are not drawn to scale.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This specification covers the requirements for Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) Housings with contact cavities on
2.54 mm [.100 in.] centers. There are housing designs for connector to connector, connector to printed circuit
(pc) board, and card edge applications. The housings are designed for contacts terminated to flat cable with
conductors on 2.54 mm [.100 in.] centers which may be solid copper–conductor Flat Flexible Cable (FFC), Flat
Etched Circuitry (FEC), Flexible Printed Wire (FPW), or conductive ink circuitry cable. The housings will also
accept contacts designed for discrete round wire. Contacts can be terminated with hand crimping tools or
semi–automatic crimping machines.
NOTE
For cable with conductors on 1.27 mm [.050 in.] centers see Application Specification 114-16008.
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Refer to Figure 1 for contact and cable features that will be referred to throughout this specification. Use these
terms when corresponding with Tyco Electronics Representatives to facilitate assistance. The illustrations
show individual components that, when assembled, become a connector. Mating connectors become a
connector assembly.
Row-to-Row
Spacing
(2.54 [.100])
Locking Lance Slot
Mounting Ear
Crimp End
Multi-Crimp
Barrel
Contact Cavity
Polarizing Feature
Pin
Contact
Transition
Area
Locking Lance
Mating
PC Board Edge
Connector
Contact
Crimp Tine
(4 Each)
End
Insulating Material
Round Discrete
Wire
Stabilizer
Coverlay
Flexible Flat Cable
In-Row Spacing
(2.54 [.100])
Flat Conductor
Receptacle
Contact
Insulation
Barrel
Wire Barrel
Locking
Lance
Solder Tab
Contact
Receptacle Contact
Pin Contact
FFC Contacts
Figure 1
Round Discrete Wire Contacts
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FFC Housings with Contact Cavities on 2.54 mm [.100 in.] Centerline Spacing
2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
114-16015
This paragraph is reserved for a revision summary of changes and additions made to this specification. The
following changes were made for this revision (Rev D).
S
Updated document to corporate requirements
S
New format
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Re–formatted documents in Paragraph 2.5
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Changed dimension in Figure 10
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Deleted obsolete information in Figure 19 and Figure 20
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Part Number 88189 and Product Code 5106 are representative numbers of Flexible Flat Cable
Housings. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and expedite your inquiries through a service
network established to help you obtain product and tooling information. Such information can be obtained
through a local Tyco Electronics Representative or, after purchase, by calling the Tooling Assistance Center or
Product Information number at the bottom of page 1.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for product part numbers are available from the service network. The information
contained in Customer Drawings takes priority if there is a conflict with this specification or with any other
technical documentation supplied by Tyco Electronics.
2.4. Specifications
Product Specifications 108–40002 for cables, and 108–9024 for contacts and housings provide performance
tests for the contacts and cables recommended by Tyco Electronics Engineering. Quality Specification
102–16050 provides a recommended process for inspecting crimped contacts.
2.5. Instructional Material
The following list includes available instruction sheets (408–series) that provide assembly procedures for
product, operation, maintenance and repair of tooling, as well as setup and operation procedures of
applicators; and customer manuals (409–series) that provides setup, operation, and maintenance of machines.
Document Number
408–6557
408–7384
408–7637
408–7645
408–7646
408–7665
408–7916
408–7973
408–8040
408–8547
408–9564
409–5875
409–5878
Document Title
FFC Jackscrew Assemblies and Latch–Type Hardware
Extraction Tools 91047–[ ]
Hand Crimping Tool Assembly
Extraction Tool 91092–1 for FFC Round Wire Pin Contacts
Extraction Tool 91093–1 for FFC Round Wire Receptacle Contacts
FFC PC Board Edge Connectors
Extraction Tools 91200–[ ]
Hand Crimping Tool 90313–2
Heavy Duty Miniature Quick–Change Applicators (Side–Feed Type)
CERTI–CRIMP II Straight Action Hand Tools
Hand Crimping Tool Assembly 90273–5
FFC Terminating Machines 224910–[ ] and 318619–[ ]
AMPOMATOR CLS 1V+ Lead–Making Machine
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3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Storage
114-16015
The housings and contacts should remain in their shipping containers until ready for use. The coiled contact
reels should be stored horizontally to prevent deformation during storage that could prevent proper feeding
through the terminating tooling. The housing and contacts should be used on a first in, first out basis to prevent
storage contamination that could occur over an extended period of time.
3.2. Features
The basic designs are shown in Figure 1. Other housings are available to accommodate specific design
requirements. In keeping pace with industry needs, part number assignments can be affected daily. All design
changes affecting the application requirements will be added to this document. Maintaining a current list of all
part numbers on this document would require revisions that may not affect application design requirements. To
obtain specific and current product part numbers, and for other peripheral information unrelated to application
requirements, call one of the referenced telephone numbers at the bottom of page 1.
Single and double row housings have in–row contact cavities on 2.54 mm [.100 in.] centers, and double row
housings have row–to–row contact cavities on 2.54 mm [.100 in.] centers. All housings are available without
mounting ears. Double row housings are available with mounting ears for panel mount applications. Receptacle
contact housings have side locking lance slots. Pin contact housings have in line locking lance slots. There are
housings with or without polarization and with or without self–locking features. See Figure 2.
Side Locking Lance Slots
Polarization
Rear of Housing
Mounting Ears
Polarization
Front of Housing
Pin Hood
Receptacle Contact Housing
Pin Contact Housing
PC Board Slot
Cable Entry End
Card Edge Housing
NOTE:
Double contact row housings shown, single row housing are also available.
Figure 2
3.3. Panel Mount Layout
In a connector assembly where either or both housings have mounting ears either or both can be mounted to a
panel. When only one half is to be mounted, it is preferable that it be the pin housing connector. For panel
cutout dimension, see Figure 3.
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3.43 [.135]
2.54
)
0.03 -0.05 [.100
) *
.001
3.18
.002] (Typ)
[.125
Diameter (Typ)
"
"
0.05
.002]
6.86 [.270]
20.57 [.810] for 6 Dual Contact Positions
[
[
Dimensions given are for 6 dual (12 contacts) position housing.
Add 2.54 mm [.100 in.] for each additional dual contact position.
Cable Housing Cutout Dimensions
4.85 [.191]
43.18 [1.700]
]
3.25
[.128
Diameter (Typ)
9.70 [.382]
"
"
0.05
.002]
]
Back Mount 31.85 [1.254]
]
Front Mount 33.02 [1.300]
]
Dimensions given are for 10 dual (20 contacts) position housing.
Add 2.54 mm [.100 in.] for each additional dual contact position.
Card Housing Cutout Dimensions
Figure 3
3.4. Contacts
The flexible flat cable and discrete wire contacts described in this specification are available in loose piece and
strip form. The descriptions of the various types of contacts is provided in Figures 1 and 4.
LOOSE PIECE AND STRIP (Reel Fed) CONTACTS
Carrier Strip
Flexible Flat Cable Contacts
- Solder Tab
- Pin (With and Without Locking Lance)
- Receptacle (High and Standard Pressure)
- PC Board Edge Connector
- Splice
Discrete Round Wire Contacts
- Pin
- Receptacle
Typical Strip
Form Contacts
Typical Loose Piece
Form Contacts
Figure 4
Contact Forms
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3.5. FFC Selection and Preparation
Cable construction recommended for Flexible Flat Cable Contacts is provided in Figure 5 .
CAUTION
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There must be a straight conductor length of 6.35 mm [.250 in.] minimum for all terminations. A straight cable length of
40.64 mm [1.600 in.] minimum is required for semi-automatic machines.
!
CAUTION
!
The optimum conductor width is 1.27 + 0.08 mm [.050 + .003 in.]. The contacts can be used to terminate wider
conductors; however, the tines may shave off some of the conductor and create slivers of metal that could cause
electrical shorts. If slivers are suspect, brush the tine crimp area. Visually check that there are no slivers bridging from
one contact to another, then apply a thin coat of fast-drying sealant over the tine crimp area. For additional information
concerning cable requirements, contact Tyco Electronics Engineering through the Tooling Assistance Center number at
the bottom of page 1.
Straight Conductor Length
6.35 [.250] (Min)
- A -
End of Cable
0.25 [.010]
A
Edge of Cable
Conductors
Straight Cable Length
40.64 [1.600] (Min)
Insulation Material
(Polyester or Polyimide)
CABLE
TYPE
COMMERCIAL
SPECIFICATION
IPC-FC-220,
CLASS 4
WIDTH
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
CONDUCTOR
THICKNESS
0.05 - 0.13+0.008
[.002 - .005+.0003]
INSULATION
BASE
COVERLAY
0.08 - 0.31
[.003 - .012]
0. - 0.23
[.000 - .009]
CRIMP AREA
THICKNESS
FFC
FEC/
FPW
IPC-FC-250,
CLASS
1, 2, or 3
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
0.05 - 0.13+0.008
[.002 - .005+.0003]
0.08 - 0.31
[.003 - .012]
0. - 0.23
[.000 - .009]
0.38
[.015]
(Max)
COND
INK
None
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
0.008 - 0.030
[.0003 - .0010]
0.08 - 0.36
[.003 - .014]
0. - 0.28
[.000 - .011]
Figure 5
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