{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SFW20S-2STME1LF","brand":"Amphenol","brandSlug":"amphenol","productSlug":"SFW20S-2STME1LF","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/SFW20S-2STME1LF","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/SFW20S-2STME1LF","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Amphenol ICC (FCI) SFW series, 20-position, 0.039\" (1.00 mm) pitch, vertical SMT FFC/FPC connector with Zero Insertion Force actuation, tin-plated contacts, 1 A rating, UL94 V-0 housing.","salesMarkdown":"## 1.00 mm Pitch ZIF Connector for Signal-Level Flex Circuits The SFW20S-2STME1LF is a 20-position, vertical SMT FFC/FPC connector on a 0.039\" (1.00 mm) pitch. This avoids damaging the thin copper traces on the flex circuit during assembly. ## Vertical SMT Mount — Board-Edge or Mid-Board Placement This connector mounts vertically (perpendicular to the PCB) via surface-mount solder pads. The vertical orientation works well for board-edge cable exits or mid-board stacking where the FPC routes away from the board plane. The connector accepts FPC cables 0.33 mm thick with contacts on one side (vertical, 1-sided). The ZIF actuator is made from glass-filled thermoplastic, same as the housing, and is coloured brown — a visual cue for the actuator position during assembly. ## Comparing the SFW20S Siblings — Position Count and Cable Thickness The closest peer is the SFW20S-2STE1LF: identical pitch (1.00 mm), height (5.30 mm), 20 positions, tin contacts, and ZIF actuation. The only difference is the packaging — the -2STE1LF adds a Digi-Reel® option. Both are Active and functionally interchangeable for the same footprint. The SFW20S-2STE9LF also matches the 20-position, 1.00 mm pitch, but adds a slide lock feature and accepts a wider FPC thickness range (0.30 mm and 0.33 mm). The housing is black instead of brown. If the application needs the slide lock or dual-thickness support, the -2STE9LF is the better fit. The SFW24S-2STME1LF is a 24-position version of the same connector — same pitch, height, current rating, and tin contacts. If the BOM calls for 24 circuits instead of 20, this is the direct position-count step up.","metaTitle":"SFW20S-2STME1LF FFC/FPC Connector – 1.00mm Pitch, 20 Pos","metaDescription":"Amphenol ICC (FCI) SFW20S-2STME1LF: 20-position, 1.00mm pitch FFC/FPC connector with ZIF actuation, tin contacts, 1 A rating, UL94 V-0.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"SFW","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["FFC / FPC & Ribbon Connectors","FFC / FPC Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Amphenol ICC (FCI)","Pitch":"0.039\\\" (1.00mm)","Series":"SFW","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)","Termination":"Solder","Housing Color":"Brown","Mating Cycles":"20","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Actuator Color":"-","Cable End Type":"-","Contact Finish":"Tin","Flat Flex Type":"FFC, FPC","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"100V","Locking Feature":"-","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Thermoplastic, Glass Filled","Actuator Material":"Thermoplastic, Glass Filled","FFC, FCB Thickness":"0.33mm","Height Above Board":"0.209\\\" (5.30mm)","Base Product Number":"SFW20S","Number of Positions":"20","Current Rating (Amps)":"1A","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~105°C","Connector/Contact Type":"Contacts, Vertical - 1 Sided","Contact Finish Thickness":"-","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.8000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.80000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.67500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.64720","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.63340","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.60590","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.55084","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.49576","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.44068","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2000,"price":"$0.41314","currency":"USD"},{"qty":3000,"price":"$0.39937","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.38560","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10000,"price":"$0.36632","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/a74ebbe7388205c94f92f408b35d9bfb.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pitch of the SFW20S-2STME1LF?","answer":"The pitch is 0.039\" (1.00 mm). This sets the PCB footprint pad spacing and the FPC conductor pitch."},{"question":"Is the SFW20S-2STME1LF a zero insertion force connector?","answer":"Yes, it features Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) actuation. The FPC is inserted without force, then the actuator clamps the contacts against the pads."},{"question":"What is the contact finish and how many mating cycles does it support?","answer":"The contact finish is tin, rated for 20 mating cycles. This is suitable for single-installation or infrequent reconnection; for higher cycle counts, a gold-plated variant would be needed."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source for the SFW20S-2STME1LF?","answer":"The SFW20S-2STE1LF is functionally identical — same 20 positions, 1.00 mm pitch, tin contacts, ZIF, and vertical SMT mount. The only difference is packaging options (Digi-Reel® available on the -2STE1LF). Both are Active and interchangeable on the same footprint."},{"question":"Can the SFW20S-2STME1LF be used with FPC cables?","answer":"Yes, it accepts FPC cables 0.33 mm thick with contacts on one side (vertical, 1-sided). The ZIF actuator accommodates standard FPC ribbon widths for 20 positions on a 1.00 mm pitch."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/SFW20S-2STME1LF","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/SFW20S-2STME1LF 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}}