The SFV12R-4STE1HLF is a 12-position FPC connector on 0.50 mm pitch, top-contact configuration. Right-angle orientation places the FPC parallel to the board, keeping the z-height to 1.80 mm — useful when routing under a display or battery pack.
The tin-plated phosphor bronze contacts carry the current; tin is adequate for low-cycle applications but limits mating cycle life to 20 cycles. For higher reconnect duty, the gold-plated peer SFV12R-3STBE1HLF is a direct alternative with the same pitch and height.
ZIF Slide Lock and FPC Thickness
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) with a slide lock actuator. The slide lock secures the FPC without requiring insertion force — the actuator slides to clamp the cable. The beige actuator provides visual contrast against the black housing for assembly verification.
Temperature Range and Material Ratings
Housing is glass-filled nylon, halogen-free, rated UL94 V-0 — the flame rating meets equipment enclosure requirements. The actuator is glass-filled PPS, also halogen-free.
RoHS compliant.
Peer Alternatives for Tin vs Gold Plating
The SFV12R-4STE1HLF uses tin-plated contacts. The SFV12R-4STBE1HLF is another gold-plated variant with a notched cable end. The SFV12R-2STE9HLF adds solder retention features and accepts both 0.30 mm and 0.33 mm FPC thickness.