{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"62684-40210E9ALF","brand":"Amphenol","brandSlug":"amphenol","productSlug":"62684-40210E9ALF","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/62684-40210E9ALF","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/62684-40210E9ALF","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Amphenol ICC (FCI) OPU series, 40-position FPC connector, 0.50 mm pitch, right-angle SMT, ZIF slide-lock actuation, gold-plated contacts, rated 0.5 A per circuit at 50 V, UL94 V-0 housing, active production.","salesMarkdown":"## 40-Position FPC Connector for Dense Signal Routing ## Current, Voltage, and Contact Duty The 20 mating cycles rating reflects the ZIF design — the contacts are not wiped on insertion, so the cycle life is limited by the actuator mechanism and the gold plating wear. In a production assembly that mates the FPC once and leaves it, 20 cycles is ample; for field-service applications where the cable is disconnected quarterly, the connector supports roughly five years of reconnects before the contact interface degrades. ## FPC Compatibility and Termination The top-contact configuration means the FPC's conductive pads face upward when the connector is viewed from above; the slide lock clamps the flex against the contacts after insertion. ## Selection Contrast: 40-Position OPU Variants Compared to the 62684-402100ALF, the 62684-40210E9ALF adds the solder retention feature and restricts FPC thickness to 0.30 mm (the 402100ALF accepts 0.30 mm and 0.33 mm). The 402100ALF also uses a polyamide (PA9T) housing instead of thermoplastic. For a design that requires the wider FPC thickness tolerance or halogen-free material, the 402100ALF is the alternative; for solder retention anchoring, the 40210E9ALF is the correct choice. The 45-position sibling 62684-45210E9ALF shares the same pitch, gold plating, and ZIF slide lock but adds five more circuits. If the BOM requires 45 signal lines, that variant is the direct fit; the 40-position version leaves five channels unused.","metaTitle":"62684-40210E9ALF Amphenol ICC (FCI) FPC Connector 0.50mm","metaDescription":"Amphenol ICC (FCI) OPU series FPC connector, 0.50mm pitch, 40 positions, ZIF slide lock, gold contacts, 0.5A, 50V. Active production. RoHS. Sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"OPU","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["FFC / FPC & Ribbon Connectors","FFC / FPC Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Amphenol ICC (FCI)","Pitch":"0.020\\\" (0.50mm)","Series":"OPU","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)","Termination":"Solder","Housing Color":"Beige","Mating Cycles":"20","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount, Right Angle","Actuator Color":"Black","Cable End Type":"Tapered","Contact Finish":"Gold","Flat Flex Type":"FPC","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"50V","Locking Feature":"Slide Lock","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Thermoplastic, Glass Filled","Actuator Material":"Thermoplastic, Glass Filled","FFC, FCB Thickness":"0.30mm","Height Above Board":"0.079\\\" (2.00mm)","Base Product Number":"62684","Number of Positions":"40","Current Rating (Amps)":"0.5A","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~85°C","Connector/Contact Type":"Contacts, Top","Contact Finish Thickness":"2.00µin (0.051µm)","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.9300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.93000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.78500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.75320","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.73740","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.70530","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.64116","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.57704","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.51292","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1500,"price":"$0.48086","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.46483","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.44880","currency":"USD"},{"qty":12500,"price":"$0.41675","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/9433b3eda784ff9b910b30aff4d83d06.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pitch of 62684-40210E9ALF?","answer":"The pitch is 0.020\" (0.50 mm). This sets the PCB footprint pad spacing and the routing density for the signal traces."},{"question":"Is 62684-40210E9ALF RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the part is RoHS compliant per the manufacturer listing."},{"question":"What is the difference between 62684-40210E9ALF and 62684-402100AHLF?","answer":"Both are 40-position, 0.50 mm pitch OPU FPC connectors with gold plating and ZIF slide lock. The 40210E9ALF uses a thermoplastic glass-filled housing; the 402100AHLF uses a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) glass-filled, halogen-free housing. The 40210E9ALF includes the solder retention feature; the 402100AHLF does not list it explicitly. Verify the halogen-free requirement and the mating half before substituting."},{"question":"How many mating cycles does 62684-40210E9ALF support?","answer":"Rated for 20 mating cycles minimum. This is typical for a ZIF connector where the contacts are not wiped on insertion; the cycle life is driven by the actuator mechanism and gold plating wear."},{"question":"Where can I buy 62684-40210E9ALF?","answer":"Sourced to order against your BOM quantity through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for this exact order code."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/62684-40210E9ALF","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/62684-40210E9ALF when reusing this data. 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