30cm Raspberry Pi Zero Camera FFC Ribbon Adapter Cable

30cm Raspberry Pi Zero Camera FFC Ribbon Adapter Cable is a specialized flexible flat cable engineered to connect standard 15-pin Raspberry Pi camera modules (such as V1, V2, and HQ cameras) to the miniature 22-pin 0.5mm pitch CSI camera port on Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, and Zero 2 W single-board computers. With an extended length of 30 centimeters (approx. 12 inches), it provides generous flexibility for custom robot chassis, camera pan-tilt setups, and 3D printer enclosures.

Key Features:

• Precision CSI Conversion: Interfaces standard 15-pin 1.0mm pitch camera boards directly with the Raspberry Pi Zero 22-pin 0.5mm CSI socket.
• Extended 30cm Length: Provides 300mm of reach for versatile positioning inside robotic frames and wall enclosures.
• High-Flexibility FFC Design: Thin, bendable polyimide ribbon facilitates neat cable routing without obstructing heat dissipation.
• Electromagnetic Shielding: High signal integrity minimizes digital image distortion, frame dropping, and electromagnetic noise.
• Reinforced Contact Ends: Stiffened blue backing tabs at both ends ensure secure latching into fragile CSI ZIF connectors.
• Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Fully compatible with official Raspberry Pi Camera V1, V2, V3, and third-party OV5647/IMX219 sensors.

Technical Specifications:

• Cable Type: Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) Ribbon
• Length: 300 mm (30 cm / 11.8 inches)
• Host Connector End: 22-Pin 0.5mm Pitch (Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero W / Zero 2 W)
• Camera Connector End: 15-Pin 1.0mm Pitch (Standard Pi Camera Module)
• Conductor Material: Tinned Copper Flashing
• Insulation Material: High-grade White Polyimide Film
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C

Mechanical Specifications:

• Thickness: 0.2 mm
• Reinforcement: Blue PET stiffener tabs at both insertion ends
• Bend Radius: Flexible with minimum 2mm recommended bend radius
• Weight: Approximately 3 grams

Dimensions:

• Total Length: 300.0 mm
• Camera End Width: 16.0 mm
• Zero End Width: 11.5 mm

Pinout and Wiring:

• 22-Pin to 15-Pin Mapping: Direct 1-to-1 MIPI CSI-2 bus routing (MIPI Data Lane 0, Data Lane 1, Clock Lane, 3.3V Power, GND, and I2C camera configuration lines).

Datasheet Reference:

• Datasheet Reference: Complies with Raspberry Pi Zero Camera Interface hardware standards and MIPI CSI-2 physical layer guidelines.

Commonly Used in:

• Raspberry Pi Zero W security webcams and smart doorbells
• OctoPrint 3D printer bed monitoring camera mounts
• Lightweight drone and model rocket aerial imaging pods
• Wildlife trap cameras and time-lapse photography boxes

Applications:

• Connecting standard Raspberry Pi cameras to Pi Zero 2 W boards
• Articulated robotic arm camera positioning with high cable flexibility
• Space-saving kiosk and smart mirror video feeds
• Remote embedded machine vision inspection units

Equivalent Models:

• Official Raspberry Pi Zero Camera Cable 300mm
• Waveshare Pi Zero Camera Cable 30cm
• Adafruit Pi Zero Camera Adapter Ribbon 30cm

Package Includes:

• 1 × 30cm Raspberry Pi Zero Camera FFC Ribbon Adapter Cable