Market Development Advantages of the FPC Connector

Author：danny / time：2018-07-03 / The number of clicks：401

Market research shows that the output value of the flexible circuit board worldwide has increased very rapidly in recent years. The output value of the flexible circuit board has risen globally mainly due to the significant increase in demand for consumer electronics such as smart phones and tablets. Additionally, the usage amount ofFPC connectors in electronic products such as automotive electronics and medical electronics has significantly increased. As one of the main functional accessories of the flexible circuit board, theFPC connector is now one of the major categories of flexible circuit board production in line with the development trend of rapid miniaturization of electronic devices with smart phone as example. It can be said that the development of the FPC connector was triggered by the flexible circuit board, and this has a growing impact.

Since the FPC connector emphasizes high-density integration and high reliability, it meets the development demands of electronic products. For example, in the automotive market, FPC connectors are mainly used in GPS devices, LCD displays, radios, and entertainment devices. In the medical field, due to the miniaturization of medical devices, FPC connectors are widely used in handheld devices, including patient detectors. TheFPC connector is also used in the military and aerospace because of its light weight, high integration, and great wiring density.

The FPC connector has the capability to efficiently use existing space, i.e. space above the PCB and inside the enclosure. In addition to saving costs, it can achieve a design with high wiring density which is widely popular with many electronic devices in the market. Another advantage is its capability to connect different devices since it is small and has a very important feature. For example, in a digital camera, the FPC connector can be used to pull out the display screen, or to flexibly adjust position, while the camera body is kept connected to the electrical appliance. Thus, using a digital camera this way makes it easier, and slight changes can bring more convenience to consumers. Moreover, the connection between the display of the laptop and the body of the mobile phone without the FPC connector makes operation difficult, and this hinders the development of electronic products.

Stability and reliability are also important indicators of the FPC connector. They are essential standards to be followed in the selection, production, development and production process.