The SFV20R-1STBE1HLF: Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts on the bottom side mate with the FFC pads; the slide lock secures the cable without damaging the pads on insertion or removal. The housing is black LCP, glass-filled and halogen-free, rated UL94 V-0.
Gold Contacts and 20-Cycle Endurance
That is a deliberate design choice for a connector that sees infrequent disconnects — think a display cable inside a fixed assembly, not a daily-cycled harness. The gold layer protects against corrosion in non-sealed environments, but the cycle count is low enough that repeated field rework will wear through the plating. Accepts FPC thicknesses of 0.30 mm and 0.33 mm, with straight or tapered cable end types. The bottom-contact configuration means the FPC pads face downward toward the PCB, which affects the cable routing direction — confirm orientation against your layout before committing.
Active lifecycle status from Amphenol ICC (FCI). RoHS compliant. No halogenated flame retardants in the LCP or PPS actuator materials.
Position Count vs. Peer Options
The gold-vs-tin difference matters for corrosion resistance and mating cycle life — the tin version is cheaper but will not survive as many insertions in a humid environment.