ICD-1500-Adapter-Boards
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Operating Temperature
The electrical components specified in the design of all adapter boards defined in this document are
rated at an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. Simple convective cooling of the adapter
board is sufficient in most cases. Integrators should analyze their thermal environment to ensure that
it stays within the recommended component operating temperature range. OEM boards require
conducted cooling to maintain proper operation. See the
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FFC-FPC Adapter Board Connections
Some adapter boards use the Molex FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) or an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) cable
to connect to the camera. FFC and FPC connectors are a bottom contact design. The flip-lock is on top
of the connector and the contact surface is on the bottom. This means that the metal surface of the
cable must connect with the metal surface of the connector to have a proper interface. An incorrectly
seated cable can cause a wide range of issues and unpredictable behavior.
There are two rows of contacts on the FPC cable and connector. Unlike the FFC connector the FPC
connector is a low insertion force (LIF) design. Expect some considerable resistance pushing past the
second row of contacts, especially with a new cable. Care should be taken to prevent the cable from
over flexing.
Figure 1: FPC / FFC Connections
Connection instructions:
1. Open the flip-lock on the connector.
Use thumb or index finger. Do not
use tools or excessive force.
2. Insert the ribbon cable (with the
contact surface side down) straight
into the connector (parallel to the
PCB):
FFC:
The FFC connector has a zero-
insertion force (ZIF) design. No force
is required for insertion.
FPC:
Some pressure is required for a
proper interface. Expect resistance
at the second row of contacts before
it stops.
3. Ensure that the FFC / FPC cable is
fully inserted and parallel to the
mounting surface. Close the flip-lock
connector.
If the ribbon cable is moved at any
time before the flip-lock is closed
repeat the process starting at step 1.
Contact Surface
Facing Down when
Inserting
FFC Ribbon Cable and
Connector
FPC Ribbon Cable and
Connector
Ribbon Cables
Evenly Inserted
Contact Surface Side
FFC Cable
FPC Cable
