The 6-520315-5 is a 15-position, vertical through-hole FFC connector from the TE Triomate series.
Pitch, thickness, and contact style — what fits
The connector accepts FFC or FPC with a thickness of 0.13 mm to 0.38 mm — a 0.30 mm standard FFC is within range, but a thicker 0.50 mm flex will not insert fully. The contact type is vertical, 1-sided, meaning the FFC's exposed pads must face the contact beam on the single side.
Mating cycles and contact finish — reconnect budget
Rated for 25 mating cycles with tin-plated contacts. Tin is adequate for low-cycle applications — a single install-and-forget in a set-top box or appliance — but not for repeated field-service disconnects. At 25 cycles, the contact wear will eventually expose the phosphor bronze substrate, increasing resistance. The cable end type is straight, meaning the FFC exits vertically from the connector — no right-angle bend in the housing. This suits board-edge routing where the FFC runs perpendicular to the PCB.
Active production — no lifecycle concern
Product status is Active. RoHS compliant. No successor or cross-reference is recorded — the 6-520315-5 is the current production part for this 15-position, 2.54 mm pitch vertical FFC socket.