Choosing between two FFC/FPC connector boards that sit at the same $19.50 price point is about fit, not budget. Both uxcell adapters let you break out a flexible flat cable to a standard 2.54mm DIP header, but one gives you 22 pins with a straight male pin header strip, and the other gives you 28 pins with a right-angle header. The right choice depends on your cable's pin count and how you want the header positioned in your project.
Quick Verdict
Pick the 22-pin board if you have a 22-pin FFC/FPC cable and want a straight, compact double-row male header. Pick the 28-pin board if you need more pins or prefer a right-angle header that keeps the connection parallel to the board.
Comparison Table
| Feature | 22-Pin Board | 28-Pin Board |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 19.50 | USD 19.50 |
| Pin count | 22 pins | 28 pins |
| Header style | Double row male pin header strip | Double row right angle pin header |
| FPC socket side pitch | 0.5mm | 0.5mm |
| DIP pitch | 2.54mm | 2.54mm |
| Board size | 26 x 29mm | 33 x 40mm |
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Where Each Product Wins
The 22-pin board wins for compactness and straight header connections. At 26 x 29mm, it takes up less space, and its double-row male pin header strip points straight out from the board. The 28-pin board wins for pin count and right-angle routing. Its 28-line capacity is more useful for wider FFC/FPC cables, and the right-angle header can sit closer to the edge of your enclosure.
Product Notes
FFC FPC Connector Board 22 Pins Double Row Male Pin Header Strip Adapter
At $19.50, this 22-pin adapter is the more compact option in this head-to-head. It uses a double-row male pin header strip with a 0.5mm FPC socket-side pitch and a 2.54mm DIP pitch, and the board measures just 26 x 29mm. If your FFC/FPC cable has 22 pins, this board gives you a straightforward way to break out those lines to a standard dual-row header. The straight male pins align with a standard 2.54mm header, and the smaller footprint leaves more room inside your project. The trade-off is the fixed 22-pin count and the straight pin layout. You can't move up to a 28-pin cable, and the header doesn't offer a right-angle bend for side-exit routing.
FFC FPC Connector Board 28 Pins Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter
Also $19.50, this 28-pin adapter gives you a double-row right-angle pin header with the same 0.5mm FPC socket-side pitch and 2.54mm DIP pitch. The right-angle design makes the header run parallel to the board surface, so it can work well when you need to route the connection sideways in a compact enclosure. With 28 pins, it can match wider FFC/FPC cables that the 22-pin board can't handle. The larger 33 x 40mm board is the trade-off for that extra capacity, so check your available space before committing. The limitation is that a 22-pin cable won't fill the 28-pin socket, and the right-angle pins may not suit a build where you want a straight header pointing up from the board.
Final Choice by Use Case
For a 22-pin flexible cable in a tight space, choose the 22-pin board. For a 28-pin cable or a right-angle header orientation, choose the 28-pin board. If you are still deciding, let your cable's pin count be the first filter: match the board to the cable, then decide whether straight or right-angle pins fit your assembly.
