SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR is a SAMTEC 8-position dual-row high-reliability surface-mount socket strip on a 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch with flush-mount hardware, designed for compact board-to-board interconnect in demanding environments, supplied in tape-and-reel format with worldwide availability.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026
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SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TROther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
SAMTEC
Package
Other
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Connector
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR?

  • 8-position dual-row 2×4 configuration on 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for ultra-compact board-to-board interconnect
  • Flush-mount (FM) hardware variant minimizing overall mated height for thin-stack board assemblies
  • High-reliability socket construction with gold-plated contacts for low contact resistance and extended insertion cycles
  • Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging enabling automated SMT pick-and-place at 260 °C lead-free reflow compatibility

What is SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR used for?

The SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR is ideal for miniaturized sensor modules, wearable medical devices, and small avionics daughtercards where an 8-contact 0.050" pitch socket must mate with a corresponding header while keeping the board stack height as low as possible. Its flush-mount hardware allows the boards to sit nearly flush against each other, minimizing the mated assembly height to under 4 mm for space-critical enclosures. High-reliability gold-plated contacts ensure consistent performance over thousands of mating cycles in vibration-prone or thermally cycled environments.

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)

Where can I find the SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR datasheet?

SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

What are equivalent replacements for SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many contacts does the SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR provide, and what is the significance of the 0.050" pitch for compact PCB designs?

The SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR provides 8 contacts in a 2×4 dual-row layout on a 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch. At this pitch, the full connector footprint spans only about 5 mm in length, which is roughly half the board space consumed by an equivalent 0.100" pitch connector, enabling use in miniaturized PCBs for wearable electronics, hearing-aid modules, and small avionics sensors where every square millimeter of board area is critical.

What does the flush-mount (FM) hardware feature mean for the mated board stack height?

The FM designation indicates that the SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR uses flush-mount hardware that allows the mated PCBs to sit as close together as mechanically possible, typically achieving a board-to-board separation of 2 mm or less. This is significantly lower than standard stacking hardware variants that add 4 mm to 8 mm of separation, making the FM variant essential for ultra-thin assemblies such as smartwatch modules, miniature data loggers, and compact military electronics where total device thickness must be kept under 10 mm.

Is the SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR qualified for high-reliability or repeated-cycle applications such as removable plug-in modules?

Yes. SAMTEC's SFM high-reliability series is engineered for extended mating cycles, typically rated at 50 to 100 insertion/withdrawal cycles without significant degradation of contact resistance. Gold-plated contacts maintain resistance below 20 mΩ per contact, and the series is designed to operate from -55 °C to +125 °C, making this 8-pin socket suitable for hot-swap plug-in sensor cartridges, removable avionics modules, and field-replaceable industrial measurement units.

For a low-volume prototype run versus a high-volume production run, how does the TR packaging of the SFM-104-02-FM-D-A-P-TR affect procurement strategy?

For high-volume production of 500 to 5,000 boards, the tape-and-reel format is preferred because it feeds automated pick-and-place machines without manual handling, reducing placement error rates and enabling throughput of thousands of parts per hour. For low-volume prototypes of 10 to 50 pieces, minimum reel quantities (often 100 pieces) may be more than needed, so engineers sometimes order cut-tape alternatives or single-reel minimums from distributors to avoid excess inventory, especially given the small 8-pin format and relatively low per-unit cost.

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