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A 40-pin FPC to straight 2×20 IDC male plug header adapter board. Converts a standard 40-pin 0.5mm pitch FPC/FFC cable connection into a male GPIO plug, allowing you to connect HATs and Bonnets at a distance from your Raspberry Pi via a slim, flexible cable.

Insert the male plug into your HAT or Bonnet's female socket (a socket riser may be needed for slim connectors), then connect a 40-pin 0.5mm FPC cable (Type A-B) to the flex connector on the board. Use a matching female socket adapter on the Pi end to complete the extension.

Key Features

  • FPC to GPIO Adapter – Bridges 0.5mm pitch FPC cable to standard 2×20 GPIO header
  • Straight Male Plug – Plugs vertically into HAT/Bonnet female sockets
  • 40-Pin Flex Connector – Accepts 0.5mm pitch FPC/FFC cables

Specifications

  • FPC Connector – 40-pin, 0.5mm pitch
  • Header – 2×20 IDC male plug, straight
  • Cable Type Required – Type A-B (contacts on opposite sides)

Ideal For

  • Remote-mounting HATs and Bonnets away from the Pi
  • Low-profile cable routing through enclosures
  • Extending Raspberry Pi GPIO connections

Package Contents

  • 1× 40-Pin FPC to Straight 2×20 IDC Male Plug Header Adapter
Note: FPC cable sold separately. HATs or Bonnets with slim bottom connectors may need a socket riser for a secure connection. Also available: right-angle male plug version, 25cm FPC flex cable (A-B), and 40-pin FPC extender.

The 40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Male Plug Header appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-4904