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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 14th, 2017
Editor Contact InformationBill Kysiak, Hirose [email protected]
Garth Miller, All Business Marketing919-424-0090g [email protected]
Designed for portable electronics, the space-saving BM23PF and BM23FR connectors support USB 3.1 gen2 and delivers transmission speeds up to 10Gbps…
HIROSE EXPANDS SPACE-SAVING FPC-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR SERIES TO INCLUDE HYBRID SIGNAL AND POWER VERSION
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — December 14th, 2017 — Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative
connector solutions, has expanded its miniature BM23 Series FPC-to-board connector to include a standard signal
only version and a hybrid connector version that provides both signal and power contacts. Designed for portable
electronic devices that require high transmission speeds and rugged performance, the BM23 Series connector
features a miniature design that offers significant space-savings in digital cameras, portable audio players, portable
gaming devices, laptops, smart phones, tablets, wearable devices and more.
The BM23PF Series hybrid connector features signal contacts rated to 0.3A and power contacts rated to 5A. The
BM23PF version is available in one stack height of 0.8mm with 10, 14, 20, 24, 30, 40, 42, 46, & 54 contact options.
The standard signal only BM23FR version is rated to 0.3A. The BM23FR is available in 2 stack heights including
0.6mm and 0.8mm. The 0.8mm stack height is available in 10, 18, and 60 contacts. The 0.6mm stack height is
available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, 30, 40, and 50 contacts.
Both the BM23PF and BM23FR versions support USB 3.1 gen.2 and provide transmission speeds up to10 Gbps.
With a pitch of only 0.35mm, depth of 1.98mm, and fast transmission speeds, the low-profile BM23 Series FPC-to-
board connector offers unique design flexibility and further enables the miniaturization of portable devices.
The connector has a robust design with metal solder retention tabs that provide strong PCB retention by absorbing
and reducing stress caused by drop impacts. This metal tab also prevents housing damage if the connector is mis-
mated and helps to deliver a breaking strength of 90N, which is up to three times more than other products on the
market. A rugged metal lock provides a clear tactile click preventing any unintentional disconnect.
The BM23 Series FPC-to-board connector has a highly reliable two-point “U” shaped contact design where the
receptacle contact encloses the entire header contact to ensure stable and repeatable performance. Offering simple
and easy mating operation, the BM23 Series utilizes guide ribs that provide self-alignment up to 0.4mm in the pitch
direction and 0.3mm in the width direction.
“The compact BM23 Series hybrid connector is designed for portable electronic devices that are susceptible to high
vibration and drop impacts,” said Bill Kysiak, Product Marketing Manager for Hirose Electric USA. “The space-
saving connector supports next generation transmission speeds while reducing the occupied mounting area in
comparison with comparable connectors on the market. This allows OEMs to reduce the size of their portable
electronic devices.”
The BM23 Series connector has a rated voltage of 30V AC/DC, rated current of 0.3A, contact resistance of 100
milliohm maximum, insulation resistance of 50 Megaohm minimum, and an operating temperature of -55 degrees C
to +85 degrees C.
For additional information about the BM23 Series connectors, please visit:
https://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/search/?keyword=BM23&search_type=series
For more information about Hirose Electric, visit www.hirose.com/us
ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRICHirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com.