Pitch, position count, and ZIF actuation
The 5051101097: The 0.50 mm pitch sets the board footprint and the FPC width — a 10-position connector at this pitch needs a cable about 5 mm wide. The ZIF flip-lock actuator clamps the FPC after insertion; the contacts wipe the pads on the bottom side of the flex, and the lock holds without a secondary latch.
Current, voltage, and contact finish
Gold plating at 1.97 µinch over phosphor bronze gives enough corrosion resistance for indoor signal paths, but the thin flash means the mating cycle rating is 25 cycles; this connector is not built for frequent reconnect duty in a field-service harness.
