ZF5S-15-03-T-WT SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC ZF5S-15-03-T-WT is a 15-position FFC/FPC socket connector with 0.5 mm pitch, matte tin contacts over nickel barrier, and solder hold-down anchors for secure SMT board mounting. Accepts flat flexible cables and printed circuit connectors in compact consumer and industrial electronics designs. From $0.90 in stock worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 30
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- ZF5S-15-03-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
- 15-position FFC/FPC socket at 0.5 mm pitch with matte tin (Sn) contacts over nickel (Ni) barrier for reliable low-resistance connections
- Solder hold-down anchors provide mechanical strain relief and secure PCB mounting to withstand cable mating forces without pad lift
- Female socket body accepts flat flexible cables and FPC ribbons, enabling zero-insertion-force or low-force cable assembly in space-constrained electronics
Applications
ZF5S-15-03-T-WT is used to interconnect flat flexible cables and FPC ribbons in consumer electronics, medical wearables, and industrial handheld devices requiring 15 signal circuits at 0.5 mm pitch. The compact surface-mount socket body measuring 0.518" in length integrates into tight PCB areas where traditional wire-to-board connectors cannot fit, supporting applications such as display panel connections, camera modules, and portable instrument I/O interfaces.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Board Mounting Option | SOLDER HOLD DOWN |
| Body Breadth | 0.083inch |
| Body Depth | 0.192inch |
| Body Length | 0.518inch |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 pitch and position count does ZF5S-15-03-T-WT use, and which FFC cable specifications are compatible?
ZF5S-15-03-T-WT is a 15-position socket with 0.5 mm pitch, compatible with standard Type A and Type B FFC and FPC cables of 0.5 mm pitch and 15-conductor count. The matte tin contact finish accommodates cable terminations with tin-plated conductors, and the 0.518" body length is sized to accept 15-circuit FPC ribbons used in LCD displays, touch panels, and camera ribbon cable assemblies.
How do the solder hold-down anchors on ZF5S-15-03-T-WT help prevent connector failure in portable devices subject to frequent cable reconnection?
The solder hold-down anchors on ZF5S-15-03-T-WT attach the connector body mechanically to the PCB via 2 additional solder pads independent of the 15 signal contacts. This anchoring distributes cable insertion and extraction forces across a wider PCB area, reducing peel stress on the signal pads. In portable devices where FPC cables are reconnected 50 or more times during assembly and service, the hold-downs prevent pad delamination and extend connector service life.
When designing a compact wearable medical sensor, how does ZF5S-15-03-T-WT compare to a 15-position 1.0 mm pitch FPC connector in terms of PCB footprint savings?
ZF5S-15-03-T-WT at 0.5 mm pitch occupies a body length of 0.518" (13.2 mm) for 15 positions, compared to approximately 17 mm for an equivalent 1.0 mm pitch 15-position FPC connector. This 23% reduction in connector length directly reduces PCB board area, which is critical in medical wearable sensors where total PCB dimensions are constrained to under 20 mm × 30 mm and every millimeter of saved space improves device ergonomics.
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