Datasheet

Common Precautions for XF Connectors
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5. When unlocking the slider (lever), place your fingers on either side
or the entire slider (lever) and slowly lift the slider (lever) up and
away.
Do not engage the slider past its initial location during the
unlocking process. The connector may be damaged, resulting in
faulty contacts.
Performing the following action may cause the terminals to change
shape or otherwise cause contact failures.
• Using tweezers to unlock the slider (lever).
6. When inserting and drawing out the FPC/FFC, be sure to check
that the slider (lever) has been unlocked first.
Using the FPC/FFC in the following ways may damage the FPC/
FFC, change the shape of the contacts, or result in contact failure.
• Drawing out the FPC/FFC when the slider (lever) is still locked.
• Drawing out the FPC/FFC by pulling it up and down or from left
to right or twisting it sideways.
7. Make sure that the FPC/FFC has been inserted correctly.
If the FPC/FFC is inserted incorrectly from the customer's design
specification, the pin number will not match and it may damage the
contacts or cause malfunction of the equipment.
For Mounting
1. Do not perform reflow or manual soldering with the FPC/FFC
inserted in the connector and the slider (lever) in the locked
position. Doing so may result in contact failure.
2. The reflow conditions are as stated in OMRON’s specifications
and guidelines. These conditions, however, depend on the type of
solder, the manufacturer, the amount of solder, the size of the
circuit board, and the other mounting materials.
For Designing
1. Design the FPC/FFC so that extreme peel force should not be
applied directly on to the connector. If the FPC/FFC bends near
the connector, or if the FPC/FFC is used with extreme peel force
directly on to the connector, it may cause a contact loss.
2. If the FPC/FFC is installed at a location or in any equipment that
will subject the FPC/FFC to continuous shake or movement,
secure the FPC/FFC.
3. Use FPC/FFCs that conform to the appropriate specifications and
size as stated or recommended by OMRON. When using a
different FPC, or an FFC, contact OMRON.
4. Use the same metal for the FPC/FFC plating and the connector
plating.
5. “Whiskers” may protrude from the FPC/FFC film of some lead-free
FPC/FFCs. Be careful when using these units.
6. When designing the board, be sure to allow locking and operating
space for the slider (lever).
7. Make sure that the metal mask thickness is within the appropriate
specifications and size as stated by OMRON. The recommended
metal mask open area is 90% of the printed circuit board mating
dimensions given in the dimensions diagrams.
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