FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) FFC/FPC Connector Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) is a 9-position FFC/FPC connector manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd, designed for surface mount, right-angle applications with 0.5mm pitch contacts. This connector features a flip lock mechanism, zero insertion force (ZIF) design, and bottom-contact configuration suitable for flat flexible cable termination.

The FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) carries a Last Time Buy product status, indicating discontinued production. Identifying equivalent substitute parts with identical electrical and mechanical parameters is necessary to ensure design continuity and procurement availability for ongoing production requirements.

Substiute Parts

FH33-9S-0.5SH(99)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 1973FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

FH33-9S-0.5SH(10)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 10211FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Number of Positions: 9 positions (fixed requirement) Pitch: 0.020" (0.50mm) (fixed requirement) Mounting Type: Surface Mount, Right Angle (fixed requirement) Connector/Contact Type: Contacts, Bottom (fixed requirement) Height Above Board: 0.047" (1.20mm) (fixed requirement) Voltage Rating: 50V (fixed requirement) Current Rating: 0.5A (fixed requirement) Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 85°C (fixed requirement) Locking Feature: Flip Lock (fixed requirement) Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze (fixed requirement) Contact Finish: Gold (fixed requirement) Housing Material: Polyamide (PA), Nylon (fixed requirement) Features: Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) (fixed requirement) Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0 (fixed requirement) RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant (fixed requirement) Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited) (fixed requirement)

The FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) meets all substitution criteria as a parametric equivalent within the FH33 series.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) is the direct parametric equivalent for the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99). Both parts share identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters including connector configuration, pitch, voltage and current ratings, operating temperature range, and material certifications.

The primary distinction between these parts is product status: the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) is designated Last Time Buy, while the FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) maintains Active status with significantly higher inventory availability (10,126 pieces versus 1,900 pieces). Both parts are RoHS compliant and carry identical UL94 V-0 flammability ratings.

The FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) is suitable for direct substitution in applications currently specified for the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99), with no design modifications required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) and FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both parts are mechanically interchangeable. They share identical mounting type (surface mount, right angle), connector configuration (9-position, bottom contacts), pitch (0.5mm), and height above board (1.20mm). No PCB layout or mechanical assembly modifications are required for substitution.

Q: Are the electrical specifications identical between these two parts?

A: Yes. Both parts have identical voltage rating (50V), current rating (0.5A), operating temperature range (-55°C to 85°C), and contact material (phosphor bronze with gold finish). They are electrically equivalent for all circuit applications.

Q: What is the significance of the Last Time Buy status on the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99)?

A: Last Time Buy status indicates that the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) is no longer in active production. Existing inventory is limited to 1,900 pieces. The FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) is the active production equivalent with substantially higher availability.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both the FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) and FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) are RoHS compliant and carry UL94 V-0 material flammability ratings.

Q: What is the difference in contact finish thickness between these parts?

A: The FH33-9S-0.5SH(99) does not specify contact finish thickness. The FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) specifies flash gold finish thickness. Both parts use gold contact finish on phosphor bronze base material and are functionally equivalent for connector applications.

Q: Can the FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) be used as a direct replacement in existing designs?

A: Yes. The FH33-9S-0.5SH(10) is a direct parametric equivalent with no design modifications required. It maintains identical mechanical fit, electrical performance, and environmental specifications.