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FFC Connectors with Autolock Function

Flexible flat cables (FFC) have become indispensable in many electronic applications – they provide a space-saving and reliable way to connect cables to printed circuit boards (PCBs) or even to interconnect two PCBs that can be positioned freely in space. FFC connectors offer a particularly cost-effective and versatile solution for these tasks.

For many years Beck Elektronik has been supplying connectors from CviLux, which have proven their reliability both in the automotive industry and in numerous other industrial sectors.

With the new CF92 series of FFC connectors, CviLux introduces an innovation:

Thanks to the autolock function, the SMT connector automatically locks after the cable is inserted – no manual actuation of the locking bar is required. This not only saves time and costs in production but also ensures precise cable positioning. At the same time, the retention force is significantly increased both vertically and horizontally, further improving connection reliability. Of course, as with conventional FFC connectors, the cable can still be released by operating the locking bar.

Typical Applications

Typical application areas include infotainment and display systems in automotive electronics, sensor and control units, as well as applications in medical technology, industrial electronics, and consumer products.

CF92 Series Specifications & Features

The new CF92 series is designed for horizontal SMT mounting, features a 0.5mm pitch, and is rated for currents up to 0.5A and voltages up to 50V. The connector is available in versions from 4 to 30 pins. Contacts are offered either tin-plated or with gold plating, and delivery is made in standard tape & reel packaging.

Conclusion: With the CF92 FFC connector, CviLux provides a solution that makes assembly processes more efficient, ensures accurate positioning and enhances reliability. Beck Elektronik supplies this technology directly for your applications.

About CviLux

The leading connector manufacturer CviLux was founded in Taiwan in 1990 and manufactures at five IATF- certified locations in Asia with a total of over 600 employees. The company has its own tool shop for all molds of the corresponding metal and plastic parts and also builds associated assembly and testing machines itself. Thanks to existing laboratories, the relevant standards for connectors are met.

CviLux is very active in the automotive supply industry, the consumer appliance sector as well as in the industrial segment. Its strengths lie in the field of FFC/FPC connectors, PCB connectors, pin headers and USB connectors.

BECK and CviLux have been successful partners for many years and work together with customers from all over the world to develop suitable solutions, if necessary also through technical adaptation of the connectors. This includes compliance with the appropriate standards.

For further information, please contact your sales representative at Beck Elektronik or send us an email to info@beck-elektronik.de

FFC Connector
Application Example: FFC Connectors in the Automotive Industry (Image: Beck Elektronik / Adobe Stock)