WTB Search for 15 pin single line 1.27 mm flatcable with male & female connector - Page 1
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author: pelule
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2016, 10:00:35 pm
content: I need to connect a 12x2 LCD (Winstar WH1202A) to a CPU board with (flat)cable.It is normally directly plugged on the CPU board and I need to mount it in a short distance to the front panel.The LCD has a 15 pin, single line female connector with 1.27 mm pin pitch.The CPU board has a 15 pin, single line male connector with 1.27 mm pin pitch.Thus I am looking for a kind of IDC connection (female, flat cable, male) 1.27 mm / 15 pinsDoes anyone have a product recommendation?

author: mubes
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2016, 10:47:13 pm
content: FPC/FFC connectors?

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2016, 11:22:35 pm
content: You can get 1.27mm 2-row IDC connectors - don't think I've ever seen 1-row.Or just solder some standard 1.27mm ribbon.1.27mm FFC is less common than 0.5 and 1mm but worth a look on Digikey

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2016, 11:33:41 pm
content: I don't have any direct help for you, but does the extension need to be flexible/change location, or can it be directly above the board? If it can be directly above, a stacking header or even an extension pcb could be a cheaper option, especially if you need a lot of them.In my experience looking at 1.27mm header options, very few normal suppliers stock them, especially in odd sizes (and 15 single in line is definitely a bit odd), but I noticed that there were a number of listings on aliexpress - especially for the single row variants. If there's clearance on the board, it may actually be easier to find a double row ribbon and just abandon half the pins - also using 3x 5 pin cables could be a similar option that could be easier to find the bits far, but definitely more expensive in volume.If you're doing a one-off and need it flexible.... I'd just buy the standard headers and make the cable myself. If you need a bunch, the riser board (if it's viable) is probably the cheapest option up to a few hundred units, then custom ordering a stacking header or an assembled ribbon cable is probably the best option.Good luck! If you find a supplier of 1.27mm headers in moderate quantities (100 off or something), I'd be interested in hearing your results!

author: pelule
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2016, 08:21:03 am
content: Connection has to be flexible and length at least 50mm (to mount the display at the front panel, CPU board is flat mounted), just need a few for prototype build.Found @ Digikey just 2x15 pin female connectors to ribbon cable with pitch 1.27mm/0.05"example:http://www.digikey.de/product-detail/de/3m/45130-010030-3749-30-S-3/3M15518-3M155958-X-3-ND/5964960As this is a common pitch for LCD modules, AliExpress may a good idea, but not found something yet

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2016, 07:06:58 pm
content: May have more luck looking for 2x17 or 2x20 way as these are more common for idc ribbon cons