SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC is an 88-position dual-row high-reliability surface-mount socket strip on a 1.27 mm (0.050") pitch from SAMTEC, designed for dense mezzanine board-to-board interconnects with latching and locking mechanisms. Available in stock worldwide with fast shipping.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LCOther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
SAMTEC
Package
Other
Pin Count
88
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Connector
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC?

  • 88 contacts in 2 rows on 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) pitch achieves twice the pin density of 2.54 mm pitch connectors in the same board area
  • High-reliability socket design with locking mechanism (LC) prevents accidental unmating in vibration-prone industrial and aerospace environments
  • Surface-mount termination enables automated reflow soldering at up to 260°C peak for high-volume SMT production
  • L2 stack height option sets precise 2 mm board-to-board spacing for controlled-impedance signal layers in tight enclosures
  • Dual-row SMT socket is the female mating half for SAMTEC TSM and SFM-series male pin strips on the same 0.050 inch pitch

What is SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC used for?

The SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC is used in high-density mezzanine interconnects on military, aerospace, and industrial computing PCBs where 88 signals must be transferred across a board-to-board interface at 1.27 mm pitch with positive retention against vibration. Its locking feature and precise 2 mm stack height make it suitable for rugged embedded modules, FPGA mezzanine cards, and radar processing boards where accidental connector separation could cause system failure. It is also popular in medical imaging equipment and automated test fixture heads that require repeatable, low-insertion-force mating over thousands of cycles.

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)

Where can I find the SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC datasheet?

SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

What are equivalent replacements for SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What pin pitch does the SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC use, and how does it compare to 2.54 mm pitch connectors in board area?

The SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC uses a 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) pitch, which is exactly half the 2.54 mm standard pitch. For the same 88 contacts in a dual-row layout, this finer pitch reduces the connector body length by approximately 50%, shrinking the footprint from about 56 mm to roughly 28 mm along the major axis — a critical advantage in space-constrained designs such as FMC mezzanine cards and 3U VME modules.

What does the 'LC' locking feature on the SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC provide, and in which environments is it important?

The 'LC' designator indicates a locking clip or latch mechanism that physically retains the mated connector pair against axial pull-out forces, typically rated above 10 N. This retention is essential in airborne electronics, rail vehicles, and industrial machinery where vibration levels of 5 g to 20 g at frequencies of 10 Hz to 500 Hz could otherwise gradually work a friction-only connector free during service, causing intermittent failures or open circuits.

What board-to-board stack height does the SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC create, and why does controlling that height matter?

The 'L2' option sets a 2 mm board-to-board separation between the mated PCBs. Maintaining a precise 2 mm gap is important for controlled-impedance signals because the dielectric medium (air or mold compound) between boards affects the effective impedance of the connector pin field, and predictable spacing lets signal-integrity engineers model and match connector impedance to 50 Ω or 100 Ω differential traces without per-board calibration.

How many times can the SFM-144-L2-LM-D-LC be mated and unmated before contact reliability degrades?

SAMTEC high-reliability SFM-series socket strips are rated for a minimum of 200 mating cycles, with gold-plated contacts maintaining contact resistance below 30 mΩ over that life. For test-fixture applications that require daily board insertion, 200 cycles corresponds to roughly 6 months of use before scheduled maintenance, while product mezzanine cards that are mated once during assembly can treat the connector as effectively permanent for the product lifetime.

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