{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"F31S-1A7L1-11020","brand":"Amphenol","brandSlug":"amphenol","productSlug":"F31S-1A7L1-11020","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/F31S-1A7L1-11020","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/F31S-1A7L1-11020","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Amphenol ICC (FCI) Aorora F31S, 20 Position, 0.020\" (0.50mm) Pitch, FFC, FPC Connector, Contacts, Vertical - 1 Sided, Gold, 0.5A, 50V, ZIF Flip Lock, Solder Retention, Surface Mount, -40°C~105°C","salesMarkdown":"## 20-Position ZIF for Dense FFC/FPC Routing The F31S-1A7L1-11020 is a 20-position, 0.50mm pitch FFC/FPC connector from the Amphenol ICC Aorora F31S series. It uses a zero-insertion-force (ZIF) flip-lock actuator that secures the cable without stressing the contacts during insertion — the lock holds the FPC in place after the actuator is closed. The gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts (1.97 µinch gold) handle the signal integrity for low-voltage digital or analog paths inside a consumer or industrial assembly. The 0.50 mm pitch drives the board footprint — the tight centre-to-centre spacing demands careful trace routing on the PCB, typically on a 4-layer board to fan out the inner rows. The 5.80 mm height above board gives clearance under the connector for passives or vias on the opposite side. ## ZIF Actuator and Board Retention The flip-lock actuator is a backlock design — the cable inserts straight, then the actuator rotates down to clamp the contacts. This eliminates insertion force on the FPC pads, which is the main wear mechanism for thin flex circuits. The actuator material is LCP glass-filled, matching the housing for thermal expansion consistency during reflow. The vertical, single-sided contact design means the cable's conductive pads must face the contact side — orientation matters during assembly to avoid a non-contact condition. ## Mating Cycle Life and Temperature Range In a consumer device with a single assembly cycle, 30 cycles is ample margin; in a test fixture or field-service port, the limit is reached quickly. The LCP housing maintains dimensional stability across this range, keeping the contact beam force consistent. The F31S-1A7L1-11020 is the 20-position member of the Aorora F31S family. The choice is purely the circuit count needed on the BOM.","metaTitle":"F31S-1A7L1-11020 FFC/FPC Connector, 0.50mm Pitch, 20 Pos","metaDescription":"Amphenol ICC Aorora F31S FFC/FPC connector, 20 positions, 0.50mm pitch, ZIF flip-lock, gold contacts, 0.5A, 50V. Active production. Sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Aorora F31S","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":"Aorora F31S","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)","Termination":"Solder","Housing Color":"Natural","Mating Cycles":"30","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Actuator Color":"Black","Cable End Type":"Straight","Contact Finish":"Gold","Flat Flex Type":"FFC, FPC","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"50V","Locking Feature":"Flip Lock, Backlock","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled","Actuator Material":"Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled","FFC, FCB Thickness":"0.30mm","Height Above Board":"0.228\\\" (5.80mm)","Base Product Number":"F31S-1A7L1","Number of Positions":"20","Current Rating (Amps)":"0.5A","Operating Temperature":"-40°C~105°C","Connector/Contact Type":"Contacts, Vertical - 1 Sided","Contact Finish Thickness":"1.97µin (0.050µm)","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7600","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.76000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.66300","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.60600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.57040","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.54660","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.49908","currency":"USD"},{"qty":900,"price":"$0.42778","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1800,"price":"$0.38024","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2700,"price":"$0.35648","currency":"USD"},{"qty":6300,"price":"$0.34460","currency":"USD"},{"qty":9000,"price":"$0.32083","currency":"USD"},{"qty":22500,"price":"$0.31608","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/001a82ff8c8abef6a1913212ad091b13.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pin count and pitch of F31S-1A7L1-11020?","answer":"20 positions at 0.020\" (0.50mm) pitch. The connector is a vertical, single-sided ZIF type accepting 0.30mm thick FFC or FPC."},{"question":"Can F31S-1A7L1-11020 be used with double-sided FFC cables?","answer":"No — the contact type is vertical, 1-sided. The cable's conductive pads must face the contact side. Double-sided FFC would leave one set of pads unconnected."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/F31S-1A7L1-11020","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/F31S-1A7L1-11020 when reusing this data. 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