1.00 mm Pitch, 18 Positions, Top Contact — FFC/FPC Footprint Fit
The SFW18R-2STE1LF: The 0.30 mm FFC/FPC thickness is specified — the contact beam is designed for that stack-up, not a thicker flex. The tin contact finish limits this to 20 mating cycles — fine for a semi-permanent internal harness, not for repeated field disconnect.
ZIF Actuation and Slide Lock — Cable Retention Without Force
Zero insertion force (ZIF) means the actuator opens the contact beams before the flex is inserted — no scraping of the pads, no insertion force on the cable. The slide lock then clamps the flex in place. In a vibration environment, the lock keeps the flex from backing out — but the tin contact finish and 20-cycle limit still apply.
RoHS compliant.
