The 88189-8 is a flexible film connector housing designed for flat flexible cable (FFC) interconnections. It features a dual-row configuration with 24 total positions and a 2.54 mm centerline spacing, classified as a standard connector type. The housing incorporates detent slots for secure cable retention and is RoHS compliant, meeting environmental and regulatory requirements. This connector is commonly used in applications requiring reliable connections between flexible flat cables and circuit boards, such as consumer electronics, computing devices, and industrial equipment where space constraints and flexibility are important design considerations.