ZIF type/ZIF connector (Zero Insertion Force)

After inserting the FPC / FFC into the card slot of the connector, the card is sandwiched by a function such as a slider cover (cover). It features reduced insertion and removal forces and a large card retention force.

ZIF is an abbreviation for Zero Insertion Force, and refers to a connector that has zero insertion force, that is, no force is applied when mating the FPC/FFC to the Mating. On the other hand, the terminals must have contact pressure at the Mating part of the connector and the card, and it is also necessary to hold the card.

The ZIF connector has a locking mechanism for that purpose. There are mainly three types of locking mechanisms, called slider cover type, front flip type, and back flip type.