18-Position Bottom-Contact FFC/FPC Connector for Signal Routing
The F52R-1A7H1-11018 is an 18-position FFC/FPC connector from the Aorora F52R series by Amphenol ICC (FCI), with a 1.00 mm pitch and bottom-contact design — meaning the FPC cable's contact pads must face downward during insertion. A flipped flex shorts the wrong row. The 30 mating cycles limit it to infrequent rework or one-time assembly. The slide lock actuator provides zero insertion force (ZIF) actuation, reducing wear on the FPC pads during insertion.
Cable Thickness and Z-Height Fit Check
The right-angle surface-mount package sits 2.00 mm above the board, a low profile that fits tight z-height budgets in portable or enclosed equipment. Cable end type is straight or tapered — tapered ends ease insertion into the ZIF mechanism, while straight ends are standard for most FFC cables.