ZF5S-50-03-T-WT SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC ZF5S-50-03-T-WT is a 50-position FFC/FPC female socket connector with matte tin contacts and solder hold-down board mounting. Featuring a 0.192 inch body depth and 1.207 inch body length for reliable flat cable termination. Available worldwide with fast shipping for engineering samples and production volumes.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 100
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- ZF5S-50-03-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
- 50-position FFC/FPC female socket with matte tin (Sn) over nickel (Ni) barrier contact finish for reliable flat cable mating
- Solder hold-down board mounting option providing robust mechanical retention on PCB during assembly and operation
- Compact body dimensions of 1.207 inch length and 0.083 inch breadth enabling dense PCB layout in space-constrained designs
- Female socket body/shell style with precision-molded construction for consistent FFC/FPC cable insertion and retention
Applications
The ZF5S-50-03-T-WT is designed for consumer electronics, portable devices, and industrial displays where flexible flat cable (FFC) or flexible printed circuit (FPC) connections with 50 positions are required. Its solder hold-down mounting ensures secure board attachment in applications subject to vibration or mechanical stress, such as automotive infotainment and medical equipment panels. The matte tin contact finish supports standard soldering processes and provides durable low-resistance connections for data and signal transmission.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Board Mounting Option | SOLDER HOLD DOWN |
| Body Breadth | 0.083inch |
| Body Depth | 0.192inch |
| Body Length | 1.207inch |
| 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 | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 2 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 1 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PCB Contact Pattern | STAGGERED |
| PCB Contact Row Spacing | 2.14mm |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 1.8A |
| Terminal Pitch | 1mm |
| Termination Type | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Total Number of Contacts | 50 |
| 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 cable type and contact count does the ZF5S-50-03-T-WT accommodate?
The ZF5S-50-03-T-WT is a 50-position FFC/FPC female socket connector designed to terminate flexible flat cables and flexible printed circuits. It features matte tin contact finish over a nickel barrier for reliable mating, with a body length of 1.207 inch accommodating the full 50-position cable width while maintaining consistent contact pressure across all positions.
How does the solder hold-down mounting option on ZF5S-50-03-T-WT improve assembly reliability?
The solder hold-down board mounting on ZF5S-50-03-T-WT mechanically anchors the connector body to the PCB using solder joints at the hold-down tabs, in addition to the 50 signal contact solder joints. This provides superior mechanical retention compared to press-fit or snap-in alternatives, making the connector resistant to cable pull-out forces and vibration-induced loosening in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics assemblies.
Which design scenarios favor the ZF5S-50-03-T-WT over a 50-pin board-to-board connector?
When PCB-to-panel or PCB-to-display interconnection requires flexible routing, mechanical decoupling, or the ability to fold the cable path, the ZF5S-50-03-T-WT FFC/FPC socket is preferred over rigid board-to-board connectors. Its 50-position layout supports signal and power channels across displays, touchscreens, and sensor arrays, while the 0.192 inch body depth keeps the connector profile low for thin device designs like tablets, medical monitors, and automotive dashboards.
What contact finish does the ZF5S-50-03-T-WT use and how does it affect soldering and mating performance?
The ZF5S-50-03-T-WT uses matte tin (Sn) finish on mating contacts with a nickel (Ni) barrier on termination contacts. Matte tin provides good solderability in standard lead-free reflow processes and delivers low contact resistance for the 50 signal positions. The nickel barrier prevents tin diffusion into the base metal, extending contact life and maintaining consistent mating resistance over thousands of insertion cycles.
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