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4-Pin vs 10-Pin FFC/FPC Adapter Boards: Choose the Right Pin Count

The 4-pin uxcell and 10-pin Zaplyte FFC/FPC connector boards differ most in pin count and board size. Choose the four-pin board for a four-pin layout, or the ten-pin board when ten connections are required.

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Choosing between FFC/FPC connector boards comes down to a detail that cannot be treated as interchangeable: pin count. These two right-angle, double-row pin-header adapters sit in a very narrow listed-price range, but one is built around four pins and the other around ten. Match that count to the connection your electronics project calls for, then use the board dimensions and pitch specifications to narrow the choice.

Quick verdict

Choose the 2 x FFC FPC Connector Board 4 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter when the connection calls for four pins and the smaller listed board dimensions suit the layout. Choose the 2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter when ten pins are required; it also carries the lower listed price of the pair.

Both boards are described as double-sided PCB-support boards with a single flat-cable socket. They share a 0.5 mm FPC socket-side pitch, 1.0 mm FPC back-side pitch, and 2.54 mm DIP pitch. The meaningful choice is therefore the four-pin versus ten-pin format, not a shared connector specification.

At-a-glance comparison

Detail4-Pin FFC/FPC Board10-Pin FFC/FPC Board
Listed priceUSD 13.65USD 13.37
Pin count4 pins10 pins
Overall size32 x 17 mm33 x 20 mm
BranduxcellZaplyte
Connector formatDouble-sided board with single flat-cable socketDouble-sided board with single flat-cable socket

Where each board wins

4-pin board: focused choice for a four-pin connection

The uxcell board is the direct match for a four-pin FFC/FPC arrangement. Its 32 x 17 mm overall size is also the smaller of the two listed board footprints, which makes it the more suitable pick when those dimensions align with the available board area. The right-angle pin-header adapter format and shared pitch specifications keep the emphasis on matching a four-pin layout.

10-pin board: more connection positions

The Zaplyte board is the clear choice where ten pins are needed. It provides six more pin positions than the four-pin version while retaining the same stated socket-side, back-side, and DIP pitch measurements. Its 33 x 20 mm board size is slightly larger, and its USD 13.37 listed price is lower than the four-pin board's listed price.

Product notes

2 x FFC FPC Connector Board 4 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter

This uxcell board is the better match for a build centered on a four-pin FFC or FPC connection. The title identifies a four-pin, double-row, right-angle pin-header adapter, while the description places it among boards intended to connect flexible cables or flexible printed circuit boards in electronic equipment. Its listed 32 x 17 mm size gives it the smaller footprint in this comparison, which can be useful where that board size suits the design. The limitation is straightforward: the four-pin format is limited to a four-pin connection. A ten-pin layout calls for the other board rather than trying to make this smaller-pin-count format serve a different connection requirement.

2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header Adapter

The Zaplyte board makes sense when the project requires ten pin positions. Its title and description align on a ten-pin FFC/FPC connector board with a double-sided design, single flat-cable socket, and right-angle pin-header arrangement. That added pin count is the concrete reason to select it over the four-pin version, particularly for a connection that needs all ten positions. The trade-off is its listed 33 x 20 mm board size, which is larger than the 4-pin board's dimensions. If the layout is designed around four pins and the smaller board area, the ten-pin model adds positions and size that are not needed.

Final choice by use case

Pick the 4-pin uxcell board for a four-pin FFC/FPC connection and the smaller listed board dimensions. Pick the 10-pin Zaplyte board for a ten-pin connection, especially if the slightly larger board size suits the layout. If either pin count would work for the intended design, the ten-pin board has the lower listed price, with a $0.28 spread between the two options.

Products in this article
2 x FFC FPC Connector Board 4 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header AdapterUSD 13.65View on eBay2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header AdapterUSD 13.37View on eBay
2 x FFC FPC Connector Board 4 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header AdapterUSD 13.65View on eBay2pcs FFC FPC Connector Board 10 Pin Double Row Right Angle Pin Header AdapterUSD 13.37View on eBay