{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SFV6R-1STE9HLF","brand":"Amphenol","brandSlug":"amphenol","productSlug":"SFV6R-1STE9HLF","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/SFV6R-1STE9HLF","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/SFV6R-1STE9HLF","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Amphenol ICC (FCI) SFV-R series, 0.50mm pitch, 6-position, bottom-contact FFC/FPC connector, right-angle SMT, ZIF slide-lock actuator, tin-plated phosphor bronze contacts, 0.5A, 50V, UL94 V-0.","salesMarkdown":"## 6-Position ZIF FPC Connector for Signal-Density Board Edges The SFV6R-1STE9HLF is a 6-position FFC/FPC connector from the SFV-R series, built for low-profile board-edge signal routing. The 0.50 mm pitch sets a tight footprint — expect a 3 mm wide land pattern for the six contacts, which keeps routing density high on a multi-layer board. The ZIF (zero insertion force) slide-lock actuator lets you insert the FPC without stressing the pads, then locks it in place. The slide lock is a positive latch — it won't back out under vibration the way a friction-fit actuator can. The 0.5 A ceiling is typical for 0.50 mm pitch — the narrow contact beam limits current more than the tin plating does. The temperature range covers outdoor telecom cabinets and automotive cabin electronics, but the 105°C top end keeps it out of the engine bay. ## Tin Contacts and 20 Mating Cycles — Designed for One-Time Fit That is a field-service limit, not a bench-test connector — once the FPC is inserted and locked, plan to leave it. For applications needing more reconnect duty, the SFV6R-1STBE1HLF (gold-plated contacts, flip-lock actuator) supports a higher cycle life — the gold plating resists fretting corrosion through repeated insertions. The housing is black polyamide (PA) with glass fill, halogen-free, rated UL94 V-0. The actuator is black PPS, also glass-filled and halogen-free. Both materials are stable through lead-free reflow profiles. ## Peer Cross-Shop: Tin vs Gold, Slide Lock vs Flip Lock The closest peer is the SFV6R-1STE1HLF — identical tin-plated contacts, slide lock, and 20 mating cycles. The only difference is the cable end type: the -1STE1HLF accepts tapered cable ends only, while the -1STE9HLF accepts both straight and tapered. If you need more mating cycles, the SFV6R-1STBE1HLF upgrades to gold-plated contacts and a flip-lock actuator. Gold plating typically supports 50+ cycles; the flip lock gives a different actuation feel. The trade-off is higher per-unit cost. The SFV6R-3STE1HLF is another tin-plated variant with the same slide lock, but it accepts only FPC (not FFC) cable end types. For FFC applications, stick with the -1STE9HLF.","metaTitle":"SFV6R-1STE9HLF — Amphenol ICC FCI 0.50mm Pitch FFC/FPC","metaDescription":"SFV6R-1STE9HLF: 0.50mm pitch, 6-position, 0.5A, ZIF slide-lock, right-angle SMT, tin contacts, UL94 V-0. Active production. RoHS compliant. Sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"SFV-R","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":"SFV-R","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)","Termination":"Solder","Housing Color":"Black","Mating Cycles":"20","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount, Right Angle","Actuator Color":"Black","Cable End Type":"Straight, Tapered","Contact Finish":"Tin","Flat Flex Type":"FFC, FPC","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"50V","Locking Feature":"Slide Lock","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled, Halogen Free","Actuator Material":"Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled, Halogen Free","FFC, FCB Thickness":"0.30mm, 0.33mm","Height Above Board":"0.071\\\" (1.80mm)","Base Product Number":"SFV6R","Number of Positions":"6","Current Rating (Amps)":"0.5A","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~105°C","Connector/Contact Type":"Contacts, Bottom","Contact Finish Thickness":"-","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.4736","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.76000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.64500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.61840","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.60520","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.57880","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.52620","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.47358","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.42097","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1500,"price":"$0.39466","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.38150","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.36835","currency":"USD"},{"qty":12500,"price":"$0.34204","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/d06cc41f731de927af953c8494d28549.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What cable end type and thickness does SFV6R-1STE9HLF accept?","answer":"It accepts straight or tapered FPC cable ends, and FPC thicknesses of 0.30 mm or 0.33 mm. The contacts are bottom-contact — the FPC pads must face downward toward the PCB."},{"question":"Is SFV6R-1STE9HLF RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the manufacturer lists it as RoHS compliant."},{"question":"What is the mating cycle life of SFV6R-1STE9HLF?","answer":"Rated for 20 mating cycles minimum. This is a one-time-fit or infrequent-rework connector — not suited for repeated disconnect in a test fixture or field-service swap."},{"question":"What is the closest alternative to SFV6R-1STE9HLF?","answer":"The SFV6R-1STE1HLF is nearly identical — same tin contacts, slide lock, and 20 cycles — but accepts only tapered cable ends. For gold contacts and a flip lock, the SFV6R-1STBE1HLF is the upgrade path."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/SFV6R-1STE9HLF","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/SFV6R-1STE9HLF when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-23T20:41:44.623Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-23T20:41:44.623Z","indexable":true}}