MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

Name: MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A
Brand: SAMTEC
SKU: MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A
Availability: InStock

SAMTEC MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A is a 240-position dual-row card edge connector with 0.8 mm pitch, featuring gold (10 µin) over nickel (50 µin) contact finish. Phosphor bronze female contacts ensure reliable high-cycle mating. RoHS compliant and available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026

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MEC8-120-02-L-DV-AOther

Quick Facts

Manufacturer: SAMTEC
Package: Other
Pin Count: 40
Lifecycle: ACTIVE
Datasheet: MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A Datasheet PDF
Category: Connector
Price: From $3.6700(MOQ 78)
Temp Range: -55.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS: Compliant
Lead Time: 3–7 business days
Shipping: DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A?

240-position dual-row 0.8 mm pitch card edge connector with gold (10 µin) over nickel (50 µin) contact plating for superior signal integrity
Phosphor bronze female contacts with tin (Sn) over nickel (Ni) barrier termination finish provide excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance
RoHS compliant design supports green manufacturing requirements for industrial, telecom, and embedded computing applications

What is MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A used for?

The MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A is designed for high-density PCIe, FPGA mezzanine, and embedded computing backplane applications where reliable 240-position card edge connectivity at 0.8 mm pitch is critical. Its gold-plated contacts and phosphor bronze construction make it suitable for high-cycle mating environments in telecom, server, and industrial control equipment.

What are the specifications of MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A?

Pbfree Code	Yes
Factory Lead Time	2 Weeks, 6 Days
YTEOL	8
Body/Shell Style	SOCKET
Connector Type	CARD EDGE CONNECTOR
Contact Finish Mating	GOLD (10) OVER NICKEL (50)
Contact Finish Termination	Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier
Contact Gender	FEMALE
Contact Material	PHOSPHOR BRONZE
Contact Pattern	RECTANGULAR
Contact Resistance	15mΩ
Contact Style	BELLOWED TYPE
DIN Conformance	NO
Durability	100Cycles
Filter Feature	NO
IEC Conformance	NO
Insulation Resistance	1000000000Ω
Insulator Color	BLACK
Insulator Material	LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
JESD-609 Code	e3
MIL Conformance	NO
Mating Contact Pitch	0.032inch
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	2
Option	GENERAL PURPOSE
PCB Contact Pattern	RECTANGULAR
Plating Thickness	10u inch
Rated Current (Signal)	2.3A
Terminal Pitch	0.8mm
Termination Type	SURFACE MOUNT
Total Number of Contacts	40
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

Where can I find the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A datasheet?

MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contact finish does the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A use and why does it matter for signal integrity?

The MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A uses gold (10 µin) over nickel (50 µin) on mating contacts and tin over nickel barrier on termination, ensuring low contact resistance and reliable signal integrity across 240 positions at 0.8 mm pitch over thousands of mating cycles.

How many positions does the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A provide and in what configuration?

The MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A provides 240 contact positions arranged in a dual-row (DV) card edge socket configuration with 0.8 mm pitch, making it suitable for high pin-count FPGA mezzanine, PCIe, and embedded computing backplane interconnect designs.

What PCB assembly applications are best served by the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A card edge connector?

This SAMTEC card edge connector is optimized for server backplanes, FPGA mezzanine boards, telecom line cards, and industrial embedded computing platforms that require 240-position dual-row 0.8 mm pitch connectivity with RoHS-compliant phosphor bronze contacts and gold plating.

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MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

What are the key features of MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A?

What is MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A used for?

What are the specifications of MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A?

Compliance & Regulatory

Where can I find the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A datasheet?

What are equivalent replacements for MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A?

Frequently Asked Questions

What contact finish does the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A use and why does it matter for signal integrity?

How many positions does the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A provide and in what configuration?

What PCB assembly applications are best served by the MEC8-120-02-L-DV-A card edge connector?

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