16-Position FPC Connector — 1.00 mm Pitch, ZIF Actuation
The SFW16S-2STAE1LF is a 16-position FPC connector on 0.039" (1.00mm) pitch with a zero insertion force (ZIF) actuator. That ZIF mechanism means the FPC slides in without force on the contacts — the actuator clamps down after insertion, so the fragile FPC pads don't get scraped on entry. This is an SFW series connector from Amphenol ICC (FCI), a line known for reliable FPC interconnects in space-constrained designs.
Board Fit and FPC Compatibility
The 1.00mm pitch sets the board footprint — make sure your FPC pad pitch matches exactly; the connector accepts FPC thickness of 0.33mm. The contacts are arranged in a single row, vertical, one-sided, so the FPC's conductor pattern must be exposed on the side that faces the contacts. Termination is solder — the SMD pads are on a 1.00mm pitch, which is manageable with standard reflow profiles. The ZIF actuator is a front-flip type; it locks positively without a secondary latch. No board lock feature is listed, so the connector relies on the solder joint for mechanical retention — ensure adequate pad adhesion for the FPC's strain.
It is RoHS compliant (per). No official pin-compatible replacement or cross-reference exists within the SFW series — this is the current production part for 16-position, 1.00mm pitch ZIF FPC applications.