This document is about the selection guide for tablet PC connectors, which introduces the types, features and specifications of tablet PC connectors.
This guide presents Molex’s complete range of micro‑miniature connectors for tablet PCs, e‑readers, and other mobile devices. It includes innovations like 0.25 mm pitch FPC connectors, 2.60 mm width board‑to‑board versions, and Micro IDT Coaxial types, as well as standard memory‑card, I/O, and antenna connectors.
The document provides detailed selection matrices, mechanical dimensions, electrical ratings, and mounting options to help designers choose the right connector for space‑constrained applications while ensuring reliability under shock and vibration.
| Pitch (board‑to‑board) | 0.40 mm and 0.50 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum mated height | 0.70 mm |
| Minimum width | 2.60 mm |
| Circuit size range (board‑to‑board) | 6 to 100 |
| Current rating (board‑to‑board) | 0.3 A |
| FPC connector pitch | 0.25 mm (also 0.30 mm, 0.50 mm) |
| FPC minimum height | 0.62 mm |
Molex offers board‑to‑board connectors with 0.40 mm and 0.50 mm pitch, and FPC connectors with 0.25 mm, 0.30 mm, and 0.50 mm pitch.
The connectors can be mated at heights as low as 0.70 mm.
Molex provides Push‑Push, Hinge, and Push‑Pull microSD connector styles, with the Push‑Push version featuring a card extraction feature.
Board‑to‑board connectors are rated for 0.3 A at 50 V.