What This Connector Does in the Assembly
The 6-520415-6 is a vertical through-hole FFC connector from the Triomate series, accepting flat flexible cable 0.13mm to 0.38mm thick. The 16-position layout suits signal or low-power interconnects where the board-edge z-height budget allows 0.273" (6.93mm) above the PCB.
Pitch, Position Count, and FFC Fit
The 16-position count is the second BOM-fit check after pitch. The connector accepts FFC thickness from 0.13mm to 0.38mm, covering common 0.3mm and 0.5mm cable stock. Termination is solder through-hole — the pins are designed for wave or hand solder, not press-fit. The vertical orientation (contacts vertical, 1-sided) means the FFC inserts straight into the connector body, perpendicular to the PCB.