20-Position, 1.00mm Pitch FPC Connector with ZIF Slide Lock
The SFW20R-1STAE1LF is a 20-position FPC connector on a 1.00mm pitch, designed for surface-mount, right-angle board mounting. It accepts a 0.33mm-thick FPC with a tapered end and uses a zero-insertion-force (ZIF) slide lock to secure the cable without stressing the contacts during insertion. Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts and a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) housing with UL94 V-0 flammability rating suit it for signal-level interconnects in compact, enclosed electronics where repeated mating is infrequent.
1.00mm Pitch and Right-Angle SMT Mounting
Surface-mount termination with a 2.70mm height above board allows placement in tight z-height budgets typical of handheld or panel-mount assemblies.
Gold Contacts and 20 Mating Cycles
Gold contact finish provides corrosion resistance and stable contact resistance over the rated 20 mating cycles — adequate for a one-time assembly or occasional field disconnect, not for daily reconnection. The 1 A per-contact current rating, combined with the 100V voltage rating, confirms this is a signal-duty connector; the limiting factor is the narrow pitch and ZIF contact geometry, not the plating grade.
Cable Compatibility and Slide Lock
The brown housing and actuator colour aids visual identification on the board; the slide lock provides positive retention under vibration within the connector's rated operating temperature range.
Position Count Variation Across the SFW-R Series
The SFW-R series offers the same 1.00mm pitch, ZIF slide lock, and gold contacts in different position counts. The SFW20R-1STAE1LF sits at 20 positions; the SFW26R-1STAE1LF provides 26 positions, and the SFW18R-1STAE1LF provides 18 positions — all sharing the same 2.70mm height and 0.33mm FPC thickness compatibility. For a tin-plated alternative at the same 20 positions, the SFW20R-1STE9LF accepts both 0.30mm and 0.33mm FPC thicknesses with a straight or tapered cable end.