SFM-120-02-S-D-A SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

Samtec SFM-120-02-S-D-A is a 40-position dual-row socket board connector with Tiger Eye ELP contacts, 30 µin gold over 50 µin nickel contact finish, and positioning-pin PCB mount. Available in stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
SFM-120-02-S-D-AOther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
SAMTEC
Package
Other
Pin Count
40
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Connector
Price
From $4.8100(MOQ 2)
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 SFM-120-02-S-D-A?

  • Tiger Eye ELP dual-beam contacts with 30 µin gold over 50 µin nickel finish for reliable low-resistance mating
  • Dual-row 40-position socket configuration with positioning pin for accurate PCB alignment
  • RoHS-compliant construction with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for high-density board-to-board socket connections

What is SFM-120-02-S-D-A used for?

The SFM-120-02-S-D-A is used as a mating socket for TFC and SFM series header strips in board-to-board and daughter-card assemblies requiring 40 positions with gold-plated contact reliability. Its Tiger Eye ELP contacts and positioning pin make it suitable for laboratory instruments, embedded computing mezzanine cards, and test fixtures where repeatable low-resistance connections over multiple mating cycles are essential.

What are the specifications of SFM-120-02-S-D-A?

Pbfree CodeYes
YTEOL9.4
Additional FeatureE.L.P., TIGER EYE CONTACT
Board Mounting OptionPOSITIONING PIN
Body Breadth0.145inch
Body Depth0.18inch
Body Length1.125inch
Body/Shell StyleSOCKET
Connector TypeBOARD CONNECTOR
Contact Finish MatingGOLD (30) OVER NICKEL (50)
Contact Finish TerminationTin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier
Contact GenderFEMALE
Contact MaterialPHOSPHOR BRONZE
Contact PatternRECTANGULAR
Contact Resistance15
Contact StyleSQ PIN-SKT
DIN ConformanceNO
Durability10000Cycles
Filter FeatureNO
IEC ConformanceNO
Insertion Force-Max.695N
Insulator ColorBLACK
Insulator MaterialLIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
JESD-609 Codee3
MIL ConformanceNO
Mating Contact Pitch0.05inch
Mating Contact Row Spacing0.05inch
Mating InformationMULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE
Mixed ContactsNO
Mounting Option 1LOCKING
Mounting StyleSTRAIGHT
Mounting TypeBOARD
Number Of ConnectorsONE
Number Of PCB Rows2
Number of Rows Loaded2
OptionGENERAL PURPOSE
PCB Contact PatternRECTANGULAR
PCB Contact Row Spacing2.7432mm
Plating Thickness30u inch
Polarization KeyPOLARIZED HOUSING
Reference StandardUL, CSA
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Termination TypeSURFACE MOUNT
Total Number of Contacts40
Withdrawl Force-Min.556N
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8536.69.40.40
Country of OriginCosta Rica, Vietnam

Where can I find the SFM-120-02-S-D-A datasheet?

SFM-120-02-S-D-A Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

What are equivalent replacements for SFM-120-02-S-D-A?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What contact finish does the SFM-120-02-S-D-A use, and how does it affect connector reliability over repeated mating cycles?

The SFM-120-02-S-D-A contacts are plated with 30 µin (0.76 µm) gold over 50 µin nickel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and maintaining low contact resistance below 20 mΩ over hundreds of mating cycles. This gold-over-nickel finish is particularly important in test-fixture and instrumentation applications where the connector mates and de-mates dozens of times per day.

How does the positioning pin feature of SFM-120-02-S-D-A improve PCB assembly accuracy for dual-row 40-position connectors?

The positioning pin mechanically locates the SFM-120-02-S-D-A into matching PCB holes before soldering, preventing rotational misalignment across the 40-position 1.27 mm pitch layout. Proper alignment is critical at 1.27 mm pitch because even a 0.3 mm lateral shift can cause multiple pins to miss their pads, making the positioning pin essential for reliable reflow-soldered or hand-soldered assembly.

Which header series is the SFM-120-02-S-D-A designed to mate with for board-to-board signal connections?

The SFM-120-02-S-D-A is designed to mate with Samtec TFC and compatible 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch header strips that provide 40 positions in a dual-row layout. This socket-header pair supports signal frequencies up to several hundred MHz for parallel data buses, making the combination suitable for FPGA expansion, memory module, and high-speed digital mezzanine card applications.

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AvailabilityIn Stock
Reference Price (USD)
From $4.8100
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Qty.Unit PriceExt. Price
2+$7.4330$14.87
10+$6.4941$64.94
25+$6.2000$155.00
50+$5.4430$272.15
100+$4.8940$489.40
266+$4.8100$1279.46
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Unit price: $7.4330 · Total: $14.87

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Lead Time3-7 business days
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OriginChina (Authorized)

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