19-Position ZIF Receptacle for 2.54mm FFC/FPC
The 65801-019LF is a 19-position FFC/FPC receptacle from the Amphenol ICC (FCI) Clincher series. The zero insertion force (ZIF) slide lock secures the cable without forcing the contacts, reducing wear on the flex circuit pads. The 100-cycle mating life is typical for tin — adequate for one-time assembly or infrequent service access. Free-hanging (in-line) mounting with solder termination suits cable-to-board or cable-to-cable harnesses where a board-edge connector isn't available.
Lifecycle and Compliance Status
The UL94 V-0 flammability rating supports equipment-level safety certification. The tin-plated contacts and 100-cycle mating life are consistent with the Clincher series positioning as a cost-optimized, signal-grade FFC/FPC interconnect.
This receptacle accepts FFC or FPC cable with a straight or tapered end, 0.30mm or 0.33mm thickness. The ZIF slide lock clamps the flex without requiring insertion force — the actuator is opened, the cable inserted, then the lock slides closed. Solder termination on the receptacle side connects to the board or another cable. The free-hanging mount means no board-edge footprint is needed — the connector can be inline between two cable sections or terminated to a flying lead. The slide lock holds the cable in place under moderate vibration; for high-shock environments, a secondary strain relief on the cable jacket is recommended.