17-position 0.50 mm right-angle SMT — board-edge cable exit for thin stacks
The Molex 5051101792 is a 17-position FFC/FPC connector from the Easy-On FD19 505110 series, built for board-edge cable routing in tight z-height enclosures. The ZIF flip-lock actuator (black polyamide) secures the cable with a positive backlock — no sliding or secondary latch. The beige LCP housing carries gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts rated for 25 mating cycles, enough for assembly and occasional field service but not daily reconnection.
Contact orientation and cable compatibility — bottom contacts, tabbed 0.30 mm FFC
The contacts are on the bottom side of the connector, meaning the FFC's exposed pads must face downward when inserted. The cable end type required is tabbed and tapered, and the accepted FFC thickness is 0.30 mm — standard for 0.50 mm pitch flex circuits. A non-tabbed or thicker cable will not seat fully under the flip lock. 17 positions is an odd count — confirm the cable width matches the connector body before committing the board footprint.
Current, voltage, and temperature — signal-level duty across a wide thermal range
Gold plating at 1.97 µ in (0.050 µ m) on the contact surface supports the rated 25 cycles in a clean environment.