Footprint and Fit — 1.00 mm Pitch, 0.106" Standoff
The connector sits 0.106" (2.70 mm) above the board after reflow, leaving room for passives under the cable bend. The housing is glass-filled PPS (UL94 V-0), so it handles reflow temperatures without warping. Actuator material is the same PPS, coloured brown to distinguish it from the black housing.
Cable Compatibility — Notched, Tapered FPC, 0.30–0.33 mm Thick
The top-contact design means the FPC's conductive pads face upward when inserted. The slide lock secures the cable without a secondary latch — push the actuator forward and it's locked.
Peer Comparison — SFW20R vs SFW30R: Position Count Decides the BOM Line
The SFW20R-4STE1LF shares the same 1.00 mm pitch, 1 A rating, tin plating, and right-angle SMT footprint — but carries 20 positions instead of 30. The 16- and 10-position variants follow the same pattern.