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FFC Connector Identification

I need to design an FPC to couple to an existing board. There are 3 FFC connections on this board. I believe them all to be Molex connectors but I still can't locate a similar part. Here is what I ...
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FFC/FPC that locks directly onto PCB?

Does anyone have any recommendations for an FFC/FPC connector that locks the flex cable contacts directly to pads on the PCB rather than the connector bed? I am trying to get a VERY low inductance ...
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FFC (Flat Flexible Cable) ZIF Connector Reliability

I'm wondering about the long term reliability of FFC connectors, especially in environments exposed to shock and vibration. It seems like everything with a display uses such connectors, which means ...
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Ghetto crimping tool for FCI “Clincher” connectors?

After much experimentation and some helpful answers here I've decided that FCI "Clincher" (.pdf link) parts are the right answer for adding connectors to the ends of flexible ZJ168 RGB LED strip. The ...
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Breakout for FFC cables?

What is the best way to break out a Flat Flexible Cable (FFC)? Specifically I've got a sensor which uses the 0.5mm pitch FFC that I would like to break out onto a breadboard. As you might already know ...