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40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Male Plug Header
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, allo...
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
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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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