# ZIF Flex Circuit Connectors (PCA Series)

## Overview
Adam Technologies PCA Series connectors are ZIF (zero insertion force) connectors designed for connecting flexible printed circuits (FPC) and flexible flat cables (FFC) to a PCB. They provide a fast, reliable, and easy connection method.

## Features
️· Superior contact design protects conductors.
️· High-pressure contacts ensure stable connections.
️· Available in single and dual row versions.
️· Choice of centerline spacing: .020", .031", .039", and .049".

## Ordering Information
The part number is composed of: PCA [Type] [Position] [Entry Angle] [PCB Row Spacing].

## Types
️· 1: .049” centerline thru-hole
️· 2: .039” centerline SMT (2.0mm height)
️· 2A: .039” centerline SMT (1.5mm height)
️· 2B: .039” centerline SMT (1.2mm height)
️· 3: .039" centerline thru-hole
️· 4: .049" centerline SMT
️· 5: .031" centerline SMT
️· 6: .020" centerline SMT (2.0mm height)
️· 6A: .020" centerline SMT (1.5mm height)
️· 6B: .020" centerline SMT (1.2mm height)
️· 6C: .020" centerline SMT (1.0mm height)
️· 7: .012" centerline SMT

## Entry Angle
️· V: Top entry
️· HL: Side entry, lower contact
️· HU: Side entry, upper contact

## PCB Row Spacing
️· 20: 2.0mm
️· Leave blank for SMT

## Flex Circuit Thickness
️· 3: 0.1mm to 0.3mm (standard)

## Specifications
️· Material:
- Insulator: LCP, Glass reinforced (UL94V-0)
- Contacts: Phosphor Bronze
- Plating: Tin over copper
️· Electrical:
- Operating Voltage: 100V AC max
- Current Rating: 0.4A (.020"), 0.5A (.031", .039"), 1A (.049")
- Contact Resistance: 30 mΩ max
- Insulation Resistance: 500 MΩ min
- Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 500V AC for 1 minute
️· Mechanical:
- Insertion Force: 0 oz max
- Withdrawal Force: 13 oz min
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Soldering Temperature: 260°C

## Packaging
️· Anti-ESD plastic tubes or Tape and Reel

## Approvals
️· UL Recognized
️· CSA Certified