30-Pin vs. 4-Pin FFC/FPC Adapter Boards
Choosing an FFC/FPC adapter board for computers peripherals work means settling the connector format and pitch layout before putting price first. These two uxcell cable connectors take distinct approaches: one is a double-row male pin-header strip adapter, while the other is a straight-needle pull-down adapter. Start with the board arrangement and physical dimensions your project calls for; the listed-price gap is secondary.
Quick verdict
The FFC FPC Connector Board 30 Pins Double Row Male Pin Header Strip Adapter is the direction for a double-row male-header strip format. The 4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter Board is the better match for straight needles and pull-down wording. Their listed prices are $0.62 apart, while the stated counts, pitch patterns, and footprints are substantially different.
Compact comparison
| Detail | 30-Pin Male Header Board | 4Pin Pull-down Board |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 14.22 | USD 14.84 |
| Pin count | 30 Pins | 4 Pins |
| FPC socket-side pitch | 0.5 mm | 1 mm |
| FPC back-side pitch | 1.0 mm | 0.5 mm |
| DIP pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Overall size | 26 x 40 mm | 26 x 17.5 mm |
| Shared listed details | uxcell; New; Cable Connector; Net Weight 0.003 | uxcell; New; Cable Connector; Net Weight 0.003 |
Where each board wins
FFC FPC Connector Board 30 Pins: larger listed footprint
The 26 x 40 mm overall size makes the 30-pin board the larger of the pair in the dimensions shown. Choose this direction when a larger board footprint is part of the required layout. Its FPC back-side pitch differs from the other board, so the full pitch sequence-not the shared 2.54 mm DIP pitch-is an important separator.
4Pin Pull-down Board: shorter listed footprint
The 26 x 17.5 mm size makes the 4Pin board shorter and narrower than its counterpart. It is the more suitable direction when a smaller board footprint is central to the decision between these two formats. The shared DIP pitch keeps attention on the differing connector counts and FPC pitch arrangement.
Product notes
FFC FPC Connector Board 30 Pins Double Row Male Pin Header Strip Adapter
The FFC FPC Connector Board 30 Pins Double Row Male Pin Header Strip Adapter is a focused choice for its named board format. It is described for connecting flexible cables or flexible printed circuit boards in electronic equipment, including computer peripherals. The stated double-sided PCB support and single flat-cable socket provide a concrete reason to select this format when those listed construction details are the goal. Its limitation is equally specific: the FPC socket-side pitch is 0.5 mm, making that measurement integral to the board's stated arrangement.
4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter Board
The 4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter Board centers on a compact FFC/FPC adapter-board configuration. Its description identifies use with flexible cables or flexible printed circuit boards in electronic devices, including computer peripherals. The package description specifies one FPC/FFC connector board, which gives the item a clear single-board quantity. A concrete limitation is the 1 mm FPC socket-side pitch; that fixed measurement defines this board's stated arrangement.
Final choice by use case
Take the 30-Pin FFC/FPC Connector Board for the named double-row male-header style. Take the 4Pin Pull-down FFC/FPC Adapter Board for straight needles and pull-down wording. With only $0.62 between listed prices, the connector format and physical layout are the deciding points.
