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A 40-pin FPC to straight 2×20 IDC female socket header adapter board. Converts a standard 40-pin 0.5mm pitch FPC/FFC cable connection into a Raspberry Pi-com...

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A 40-pin FPC to straight 2×20 IDC female socket header adapter board. Converts a standard 40-pin 0.5mm pitch FPC/FFC cable connection into a Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO socket, allowing you to extend or relocate your Pi's GPIO header using a slim, flexible cable.

Plug the female socket directly onto your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header, then connect a 40-pin 0.5mm FPC cable (Type A-B) to the flex connector on the board. Use a matching adapter board on the other end to attach your HAT or Bonnet at a distance.

Key Features

  • FPC to GPIO Adapter – Bridges 0.5mm pitch FPC cable to standard 2×20 GPIO header
  • Straight Female Socket – Plugs vertically onto the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins
  • 40-Pin Flex Connector – Accepts 0.5mm pitch FPC/FFC cables

Specifications

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

Ideal For

  • Extending Raspberry Pi GPIO to a remote location
  • Low-profile cable routing through enclosures
  • Mounting HATs and Bonnets away from the Pi

Package Contents

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

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

FPC
FPC stands for flexible printed circuit, a flat flexible cable or connector style often used where space is tight. It matters because this breakout needs the correct pin count and pitch FPC cable to connect reliably to the display or high-speed interface.
GPIO
General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.

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