20-position vertical FPC connector with ZIF slide lock
The 2-1734248-0: This is a 20-position, 1.00 mm pitch FPC connector from TE Connectivity's 1734248 series, terminated by solder to the board surface mount pads. The vertical orientation keeps the FPC standing upright off the PCB, which suits tight z-height budgets where a right-angle exit would conflict with an adjacent component or enclosure wall. This avoids damaging the delicate FPC pads during assembly and holds the cable securely under vibration. The slide lock is a tactile confirmation of full engagement. The gold flash contact finish on phosphor bronze base is adequate for moderate reconnect duty in a controlled environment; for high-cycle applications (frequent field service), a thicker gold plating would be preferred.
Board footprint and FPC preparation
The 1.00 mm pitch demands a matching FPC pad layout — the footprint is standard for 1 mm pitch FPC connectors, but the vertical contact type (contacts, vertical - 1 sided) means the FPC must have pads on one side only, aligned to the contact beam. Mounted height above board is 0.217" (5.50 mm), which sets the clearance under the FPC bend radius. The housing is black PA9T (UL94 V-0), a high-temperature nylon that withstands lead-free reflow profiles without distortion.