SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR is a 40-position dual-row high-reliability surface mount socket strip at 0.050" pitch. Features Tiger Eye beryllium copper contacts with 30 µin gold mating finish rated for 1A per pin across -55°C to +125°C. Available from global distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 40
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Tiger Eye beryllium copper contacts provide high spring force and superior wipe action for reliable mating across thousands of insertion cycles
- 30 µin gold contact finish on mating surface ensures low and stable contact resistance in high-reliability socket strip applications
- 40-position dual-row layout at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch delivers dense signal routing in minimal PCB footprint
- Surface mount with matte tin over nickel barrier termination is compatible with standard reflow soldering and automated SMT assembly
Applications
The SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR is used in high-reliability board-to-board and mezzanine interconnect applications for defense electronics, aerospace avionics, and ruggedized industrial computing platforms. Its Tiger Eye beryllium copper contacts and 30 µin gold finish sustain reliable electrical performance across many insertion cycles, making it well suited for plug-in module sockets in field-replaceable units. The surface mount package and tape-and-reel delivery support automated high-volume assembly with consistent placement accuracy.
Specifications
| Factory Lead Time | 2 Weeks, 1 Day |
| YTEOL | 9.4 |
| Additional Feature | TIGER EYE CONTACT |
| Body/Shell Style | SOCKET |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | GOLD (30) |
| Contact Finish Termination | Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Contact Gender | FEMALE |
| Contact Material | BERYLLIUM COPPER |
| Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Contact Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| Insertion Force-Max | .695N |
| Insulator Color | BLACK |
| Insulator Material | LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.05inch |
| Mating Contact Row Spacing | 0.05inch |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Option 1 | LOCKING |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Plating Thickness | 30u inch |
| Reference Standard | UL |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| 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, Vietnam |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Tiger Eye contact design in SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR superior to standard stamped contacts for high-cycle applications?
Tiger Eye contacts use a dual-beam beryllium copper design that creates two independent contact points per pin, delivering a higher and more consistent normal force than single-beam stamped contacts. This results in reliable electrical performance at contact resistance below 20 milliohms even after thousands of mating cycles, making the SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR ideal for field-replaceable modules and test sockets.
What is the gold plating thickness on SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR contacts, and why does it matter for reliability?
The mating surface on each of the 40 positions is finished with 30 µin (approximately 0.76 µm) of hard gold over a nickel barrier. This thickness resists fretting corrosion during vibration exposure and maintains low contact resistance over the connector's rated operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, meeting the durability standards required by aerospace and defense system qualification programs.
For a compact mezzanine board design, how much board area does the 40-position SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR require?
At 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch in a dual-row arrangement, the 20-position-per-row SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR spans approximately 24.4 mm in length and under 4 mm in width for the socket body alone. This compact footprint allows mezzanine cards to use multiple connectors along one PCB edge while keeping the overall board area well within standard 3U or PC/104 form factor constraints.
How does the LC contact length option affect SFM-120-02-S-D-LC-TR's compatibility with mating header pin lengths?
The LC designation selects a specific contact length that controls the mating depth and over-travel allowance when paired with Samtec's SMM or TSM mating headers. Using the correct LC length ensures that pin insertion reaches the dual Tiger Eye beam contact zone, achieving rated normal force and full 30 µin gold contact engagement, rather than bottoming out on the housing before full electrical connection is made.
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