2023/12/28

 

Connector Solutions for Space Saving in Small Devices

As modern computing devices continue to become more portable for ease of use and convenience, they are simultaneously incorporating more advanced functions and features. These new additions, such as 5G wireless communication and multiple sensors for collecting information, require more components to be housed in what are very compact devices.
Based on these trends, JAE has introduced connector solutions that save space while adding new connector features and capabilities.

Small Devices and Compatible Connectors

Typical Connector Usage Examples for Small Devices

Below are examples of common connector usage in small devices.
Modern small devices have a limited amount of space inside, so it is important to keep components as small as possible. Depending on the mounting location, the connector footprint and height are essential to allow engineers the ability to stay within their desired package size. The connectors provided by JAE meet these requirements for size reduction while maintaining high reliability and ease of handling.
 







 

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For Small Devices

Connector Line-up for Small Devices

JAE offers a wide variety of connectors ideally suited for small devices.
The entire manufacturing process for these connectors, are performed in-house, including the molding, stamping, plating, assembly, inspection, and packaging processes. It is critical that these processes are closely controlled in-house in order to achieve stable quality and connector specific manufacturing innovation.
We are able to deliver extremely high volume production while maintaining high-quality by using advanced automated equipment for connector assembly, video inspection, and embossed tape and reel packaging.

Connectors for External Interfaces

As a leading connector manufacturer, JAE was a contributing member of the working group which created the USB Type-C™ connector standards. We have a wide variety of connector and cable options that meet all of the requirements in the USB Specifications.

*Click on a external shape to view a detailed catalog.

Applicable
Standard
Type Series Appearance Features
USB Type-C
USB 3.2
Thunderbolt™3*
USB 2.0
USB4
Receptacle DX07
Wide variety of options including mounting height, SMT or hybrid contact termination, and waterproof.
Vertical
Docking Plug
Ideal plug design to allow docking of portable devices for data transfer and charging. Lock spring is removed to ensure easy undocking.
Edge Mount Plug
(For harness)
Low profile plug body design to allow for smaller cable hood. Shell seam is welded to increase strength.
Harness
Complete harness assembly solution supporting high speed transmission as well as fast charging. Ultimate reliability and quality to ensure maximum advertised performance of connected devices.
 

Board-to-Board Connectors

Ideal connectors for connecting FPC cables to various subassemblies or modules. Clear click feeling and high retention force is incorporated to make the connectors easier to assemble and more reliable.

*Click on a series name or external shape to view a detailed catalog.

pitch(mm) Series Appearance Mated Height(mm) No. of Contacts Features
0.35 WP27D
0.7 10,24,30,
34,38,40,
50,54,60
Armor to protect insulator.
2 power contacts (3A).
0.35 WP26DK
0.6 10,16,24,
30,34,40,
48,50,60
Armor to protect insulator.
2 power contacts (3A).
0.35 WP66DK
0.6 6
8
30
Ultra small footprint.
Armor to protect insulator.
2 power contacts (3A).
0.3 WP56DK
0.6
26
 
The industry’s narrowest terminal pitch.
Armor to protect insulator.
2 power contacts (3A).
0.3 WP55DK
0.5 6
8
10
22
Includes hold-downs for two power supplies
Armor to protect insulator.
2 power contacts (3A).
0.25 WP86SD
0.6 80 Contact Pitch: 0.25mm, 4-row (Quad-Low)
With hold-downs for power supply for high current (8A)
With armor to prevent damage when mated

The WP10 Series, the smallest class high-current connector for battery connection, and the WP16RS Series, a high-frequency transmission enabled with fully shielded board-to-board (FPC) connector "Wave-stack™" suitable for relaying 5G millimeter wave antenna modules equipped in mobile devices such as smartphones.

*Click on a series name or external shape to view a detailed catalog.

pitch(mm) Series Appearance Mated Height(mm) No. of Contacts Features
0.4 WP10
0.7 Signal : 2,4
Power: 4
High current connector suitable for battery connection
2 types are available;
(1) Capable to transmit 10A power supply via power terminal
(2) Capable to transmit 12A power supply via power terminal plus hold-downs
0.35 WP16RS
0.6 Signal : 6
RF: 2
Fully shielded connector with dedicated high performance RF contacts supporting 15GHz+.

FPC/FFC Connectors

0.2mm and 0.5mm pitch products are available with a low height of less than 1mm.
The depth is also minimized to save space.

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FPC
Connection
Pitch
(mm)
Series Appearance Dimension (mm) No. of Contacts Features
Height Depth Width Applicable
FPC Thickness
Upper and Lower
Contacts
0.5 FA10
0.9 3.2 0.5(n-1)+2.0 0.2 4
5
6
10
Automatic locking mechanism to reduce errors during FPC insertion. 
0.2 FR02
0.82 2.96 0.2(n-1)+1.3 0.2 23
41
51
61
High strength actuator for easy operation. Tapered mating face for easy FPC alignment.

Card Connectors

Push-push and push-eject tray items are available for nano SIM and microSD cards. All designs take into consideration ease of use for the end user operating the connector.

*Click on a series name or external shape to view a detailed catalog.

Card Card Ejection Type Series Appearance Dimension (mm) Area
(mm²)
Volume
(mm³)
Features
Width Depth Height
nano SIM Push-Push SF72
11.20 14.35 1.25 161 201 Low profile height.
Card eject length of 3.9mm.
Push-Eject Tray SF78
17.15 21.4 1.30 367 477 2 nano SIM cards can be installed in a single connector.
nano SIM
&
microSD
Push-Eject Tray ST19
17.49 28.15 1.30 490 637 Either 2 nano SIM cards, or 1 nano SIM card and 1 microSD card can be installed in a single connector.
microSD Push-Push ST50
13.7 16.3 1.35 223 301 Compatible with conventional micorSD cards and UHS-II compatible microSD cards

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Subject to change without notice. Errors and omission excepted.
* USB4™, USB Type-C™, USB-C™ are trademarks of USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum, Inc.).
* Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation.