ZF5S-10-02-T-WT SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
ZF5S-10-02-T-WT is a SAMTEC FFC/FPC socket connector with 10 contacts at 0.5 mm pitch in a through-hole solder hold-down mounting configuration. The matte tin contact finish and compact 0.419 inch body length make it suitable for flexible flat cable connections in consumer electronics and portable devices. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 10
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- ZF5S-10-02-T-WT Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 105.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 10-contact FFC/FPC socket with 0.5 mm contact pitch supporting high-density flexible cable connections in compact PCB designs
- Matte tin contact finish providing reliable electrical connection for FFC and FPC cables in consumer and industrial applications
- Solder hold-down board mounting option ensuring secure mechanical retention in vibration-prone portable device assemblies
Applications
The ZF5S-10-02-T-WT is used in portable consumer electronics, wearable devices, and compact industrial instrumentation where 10-position FFC/FPC connectors at 0.5 mm pitch are required to interconnect flexible display panels, touchscreens, or sensor ribbons. Its through-hole solder hold-down design provides robust mechanical anchoring on PCBs subject to repeated flex cable insertion cycles. The compact 0.419 inch body length and standard SAMTEC footprint make it straightforward to integrate into tight board layouts with automated assembly.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Factory Lead Time | 1Week |
| YTEOL | 7 |
| Board Mounting Option | SOLDER HOLD DOWN |
| Body Breadth | 0.083inch |
| Body Depth | 0.223inch |
| Body Length | 0.419inch |
| Body/Shell Style | SOCKET |
| Connector Type | FFC/FPC CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | MATTE TIN |
| Contact Finish Termination | Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Contact Gender | FEMALE |
| Contact Material | PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
| Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Contact Style | BELLOWED TYPE |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| Insulator Color | NATURAL |
| Insulator Material | LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.0197inch |
| Mating Information | MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Option 1 | LOCKING |
| Mounting Style | RIGHT ANGLE |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 1 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 1 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PCB Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 1.8A |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Termination Type | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Total Number of Contacts | 10 |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
| Country of Origin | Costa Rica, Malaysia |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What contact pitch and position count does the ZF5S-10-02-T-WT support and which FFC cable widths are compatible?
The ZF5S-10-02-T-WT features 10 contacts at a 0.5 mm pitch, which is compatible with standard 10-position 0.5 mm pitch FFC and FPC cables used in display interfaces, touchscreen connections, and camera modules. The 0.5 mm pitch is one of the most common FPC standards in consumer electronics, ensuring broad cable sourcing options.
How does the solder hold-down mounting of ZF5S-10-02-T-WT improve connector reliability across thousands of FPC insertion cycles?
The solder hold-down tabs anchor the connector body at additional solder points beyond the 10 signal contacts, providing over 4 N of peel retention and resisting shear forces from repeated mating cycles exceeding 5000 insertions. This mechanical reinforcement is critical in handheld and portable devices where FPC cables are connected and disconnected frequently during assembly, repair, or user operation.
For a compact wearable device PCB, how does the ZF5S-10-02-T-WT's 0.419 inch body length constrain routing compared to wider FPC connectors?
The 0.419 inch body length and 0.083 inch breadth of ZF5S-10-02-T-WT occupy a minimal PCB footprint, leaving room for surrounding circuitry in designs targeting boards under 30 mm in width. Compared to 20-position or 30-position FPC connectors of the same 0.5 mm pitch, the 10-position ZF5S-10-02-T-WT requires roughly half the edge clearance, making it suitable for wearable sensor modules and compact IoT nodes with tight layout constraints.
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