Clincher™ FFC Receptacle — 12-Position, 0.100" Pitch
The 67516-012LF is a 12-position FFC receptacle from the Clincher™ series by Amphenol ICC (FCI). The ZIF flip lock and backlock mechanism secures the 0.30 mm-thick FFC without a secondary latch; the actuator reduces insertion force and prevents contact damage during cable insertion. Free-hanging (in-line) mounting suits cable-to-board or cable-to-cable connections where the connector body is not panel-mounted.
Peer Comparison — Position Count and Contact Finish Options
For a BOM requiring 15 circuits, the 67516-015LF is a direct functional alternative. The 67516-215LF and 67516-208LF use gold or GXT™ plating (30.0 µin) and accept 0.20 mm FFC, not 0.30 mm. The gold finish supports higher mating cycle counts and better corrosion resistance, but the FFC thickness must match the connector spec — 0.20 mm FFC will not seat correctly in the 67516-012LF.
Termination and Cable Fit — Solder, ZIF, 0.30 mm FFC
The connector terminates via solder to the FFC pads — the ZIF actuator clamps the cable without requiring a separate crimp operation. The cable end type is tapered, which aids insertion into the flip-lock mechanism.