Board Fit and Routing — 1.00mm Pitch, Right-Angle SMT
The tin contact finish with 80.0µin (2.03µm) thickness handles occasional mating — 30 cycles minimum — so budget this for semi-permanent harnesses rather than daily disconnect.
Position Count Options — 8 vs 6, 5, 4 in the Same Series
The F518-1A7A1-11008 is the 8-position variant in the Aorora F518 family. The same series includes a 6-position (F518-1A7A1-11006), a 5-position (F518-1A7A1-11005), and a 4-position (F518-1A7A1-11004). All share the 0.039" (1.00mm) pitch, 0.5 A rating, right-angle SMT orientation, and tin contacts — the only difference is circuit count.
Mating and Termination — FFC/FPC with Top Contacts
This connector mates with FFC (flat flex cable) or FPC (flex printed circuit) of 0.30mm or 0.33mm thickness. The contact type is top-contact — the cable's conductive pads face upward when inserted. Phosphor bronze contacts with tin finish provide adequate corrosion resistance for indoor or protected environments. The 30-cycle mating life means this is not intended for frequent field reconnections — design for one-time assembly or occasional service access.