FTS-102-01-L-D SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC FTS-102-01-L-D is a low-profile dual-row male board connector with phosphor bronze contacts, tin over nickel termination finish, and RoHS-compliant construction, available with 1-week factory lead time for fast procurement.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 4
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- FTS-102-01-L-D Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Low-profile board connector design minimizing height above PCB for space-constrained embedded computing and portable device applications
- Phosphor bronze contact material providing superior spring-back force and reliable mating retention over thousands of insertion cycles
- Tin over nickel termination finish ensuring good solderability and compatibility with standard lead-free SMT reflow assembly
- 1-week factory lead time from SAMTEC enabling rapid prototyping and short-run production without extended supply chain delays
Applications
The SAMTEC FTS-102-01-L-D is a low-profile board connector suited for compact embedded computing modules, daughter card interfaces, and stacked PCB assemblies where minimizing vertical clearance is critical. Its dual-row male contact configuration supports multi-signal bus connections in single-board computers, FPGA development boards, and industrial I/O expansion cards. The phosphor bronze contacts and tin-nickel termination make it compatible with high-cycle mating applications such as removable memory modules, test fixture interfaces, and hot-swappable daughter cards.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Factory Lead Time | 1Week |
| YTEOL | 9.15 |
| Additional Feature | LOW PROFILE |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Contact Finish Termination | Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| Contact Material | PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Mating Information | MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 4.2A |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| Total Number of Contacts | 4 |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China, Malaysia |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What contact material does the FTS-102-01-L-D use and how does phosphor bronze benefit connector performance?
The FTS-102-01-L-D uses phosphor bronze contacts, which provide a tensile strength of approximately 500 to 700 MPa and excellent spring-back properties. This ensures consistent contact force is maintained over thousands of mating cycles without permanent deformation, making it suitable for frequently removed daughter cards and modular PCB assemblies.
How does the low-profile design of the FTS-102-01-L-D reduce system height compared to standard pitch headers?
The low-profile designation indicates a reduced mated height above the PCB compared to standard 2.54 mm pitch headers, typically achieving under 4 mm total mated stack height. This is critical in portable devices and enclosure-constrained assemblies where every millimeter of vertical clearance impacts the overall product thickness.
For a dual-row connector like the FTS-102-01-L-D, how should PCB routing be planned to minimize signal crosstalk?
In a dual-row male connector with 2 rows of pins, alternating signal and ground assignments per row reduces inter-row crosstalk significantly. Routing critical signals on the inner row away from edge row power pins, with ground planes beneath the connector body, provides additional isolation for differential signal pairs at data rates above 100 MHz.
When should a designer consider the SAMTEC FTS-102-01-L-D over higher-pitch alternatives for board-to-board connections?
The FTS-102-01-L-D is the right choice when PCB height constraints demand a low-profile mated stack and a 1-week lead time is a production requirement. Compared to 2 mm or 2.54 mm pitch alternatives, it offers a smaller footprint while the tin-nickel termination ensures reliable solder joints in lead-free reflow profiles up to 260°C peak temperature.
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