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10-Pin Right-Angle FFC Board vs 4-Pin Straight FFC Board: Which to Choose?

Choose the 10-pin right-angle board for its 10-pin layout and two-piece title count, or the 4-pin straight board when its four-pin configuration and reversed FPC pitch arrangement match your project.

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Connecting a flexible cable in computers peripherals work comes down to more than choosing an FFC/FPC adapter board. Pin count, header direction, FPC pitch arrangement, and board footprint all shape the decision. Here, the 10-pin right-angle Zaplyte board and the 4-pin straight uxcell board serve distinctly specified layouts rather than interchangeable roles.

Quick verdict

Choose the 2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter when your build calls for 10 pins and a right-angle pin-header format. It also carries the lower listed price, with a $1.47 spread between the two options.

Choose the 4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter Board when the required format is four pins with straight needles and a 1 mm FPC socket-side pitch. Its stated dimensions are also smaller in both length and width.

At-a-glance comparison

Detail10-Pin Right-Angle Board4-Pin Straight Board
Listed priceUSD 13.37USD 14.84
Pin and header format10 pins; double-row right-angle pin header4 pins; double-row straight needles pull-down
FPC socket-side and back-side pitch0.5 mm and 1.0 mm1.0 mm and 0.5 mm
Overall board size33 x 20 mm26 x 17.5 mm
Other stated detailsDouble-sided board; 2pcs in the title1 connector board in the package

Both are new cable connectors with a 2.54 mm DIP pitch and a stated net weight of 0.003. The main distinction is not a general quality hierarchy: it is the 10-pin, right-angle arrangement versus the four-pin, straight arrangement.

Where each board wins

The 10-pin right-angle board wins on channel count and its stated two-piece format. Its 10-pin layout is the direct choice for a cable arrangement requiring more connections than a four-pin board accommodates. The board is also specified with a 0.5 mm socket-side pitch, 1.0 mm back-side pitch, and a double-sided construction with a single flat-cable socket.

The 4-pin straight board wins when the specified layout is smaller and uses its particular pitch direction. Its 26 x 17.5 mm dimensions are more compact than the 33 x 20 mm alternative, while its 1 mm socket-side pitch and 0.5 mm back-side pitch reverse the other board's arrangement. The straight-needle format is the deciding feature when that header direction is required.

Product notes

Zaplyte 10-Pin Right-Angle FFC/FPC Connector Board

This Zaplyte option is the practical pick for a 10-pin FFC/FPC connection that calls for a double-row right-angle pin header. Its title specifies two pieces, which can suit projects needing a pair of matching boards. The stated 33 x 20 mm footprint, double-sided board type, and 0.5 mm socket-side pitch give it a clearly defined physical format for compact electronic assemblies such as computer peripherals and portable electronics. Its concrete limitation is equally important: this is a 10-pin right-angle configuration, not a four-pin straight-needle board. Select it when those exact pin-count and header-orientation requirements lead the decision.

uxcell 4-Pin Straight FFC/FPC Adapter Board

The uxcell board centers on a four-pin arrangement with double-row straight needles and a pull-down FFC/FPC adapter format. Its stated 26 x 17.5 mm size makes it the smaller board in this comparison, and its 1 mm FPC socket-side pitch paired with a 0.5 mm back-side pitch may be the decisive match for a particular cable layout. The package is specified as one connector board. The tradeoff is that it has four pins rather than 10, and its listed price is the higher of the two. Choose it for the stated four-pin, straight configuration rather than as a substitute for the right-angle 10-pin board.

Final choice by use case

For a 10-pin cable connection, a right-angle header, or a two-piece title count, choose the 2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter. For a four-pin setup requiring straight needles, a 1 mm socket-side pitch, and the smaller stated board dimensions, choose the 4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter Board. The correct choice follows the required connector geometry first, with listed price as a secondary tie-breaker.

Products in this article
2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header AdapterUSD 13.37View on eBay4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter BoardUSD 14.84View on eBay
2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header AdapterUSD 13.37View on eBay4Pin 1.0 to 2.54 mm Double Row Straight Needles Pull-down FFC FPC Adapter BoardUSD 14.84View on eBay