Amphenol ICC (FCI) Aorora F304, 50-position 0.50mm pitch FFC/FPC connector, right-angle SMT, ZIF flip lock, gold-plated contacts, 0.5 A per circuit, -40°C~105°C, UL94 V-0.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Aorora F304 |
| Mounting type | Surface Mount, Right Angle |
| Cable end type | Straight, Tapered |
| Flat flex type | FFC, FPC |
| Connector (Contact type) | Contacts, Bottom |
| Voltage rating | 50V |
| Current rating | 0.5A |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~105°C |
| Housing color | Natural |
| Actuator color | Black |
| Contact material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Housing material | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) |
| Actuator material | Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T, Halogen Free |
| Height above board | 0.098\" (2.50mm) |
| Material flammability rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Pitch | 0.020\" (0.50mm) |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Features | Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) |
| Termination | Solder |
| Mating cycles | 20 |
| Contact finish | Gold |
| Locking feature | Flip Lock |
| FFC, FCB thickness | 0.30mm, 0.33mm |
| Positions | 50 |
| Contact finish thickness | 1.97µin (0.050µm) |
Gold plating on the contacts (1.97 µinch) supports the 20 mating cycle rating — enough for initial assembly and occasional rework, but not for frequent field disconnect.
The cable end type can be straight or tapered — the ZIF mechanism handles both. Contacts are bottom-contact style, meaning the flex circuit pads face down into the connector body.
The lifecycle status is Active, so production is ongoing.
Yes — the 0.50 mm pitch matches standard FFC and FPC cables. The connector accepts cable thicknesses of 0.30 mm or 0.33 mm, and works with both straight and tapered cable ends.
However, the 20 mating cycle rating suggests it is not designed for repeated disconnect in a high-vibration field-service role — it is better suited for one-time assembly or infrequent rework.