SMH-103-02-L-S SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC SMH-103-02-L-S is a 6-position dual-row horizontal surface-mount socket strip with 0.100" pitch and gold-plated Tiger Buy contacts. Features 10 µin gold over 50 µin nickel contact finish on mating surfaces for reliable, low-resistance connections. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 3
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SMH-103-02-L-S Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $0.2786(MOQ 1)
- 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 SMH-103-02-L-S?
- 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch horizontal SMT socket compatible with standard 0.100" pin header connectors for broad interoperability
- 10 µin gold over 50 µin nickel contact finish provides reliable low-resistance mating, typically below 30 mΩ
- Horizontal surface-mount orientation keeps connector profile low, enabling compact enclosure designs
- Tiger Buy contact geometry ensures secure mating retention and consistent normal force across mating cycles
What is SMH-103-02-L-S used for?
The SMH-103-02-L-S is used in low-profile board-to-board and board-to-cable interconnection scenarios in consumer electronics, industrial instruments, and embedded control systems. Its horizontal surface-mount configuration allows the mating connector to exit parallel to the PCB surface, ideal for panel-mounted boards with clearance constraints above the PCB. The 0.100" pitch standard ensures wide availability of mating pin headers and harness assemblies.
What are the specifications of SMH-103-02-L-S?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 9.1 |
| Additional Feature | TIGER BUY CONTACT |
| Body Breadth | 0.095inch |
| Body Depth | 0.47inch |
| Body Length | 0.32inch |
| Body/Shell Style | SOCKET |
| Connector Type | BOARD 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 Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Durability | 100Cycles |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| Insulator Color | BLACK |
| Insulator Material | LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.1inch |
| Mating Information | MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Option 1 | LOCKING |
| Mounting Style | RIGHT ANGLE |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 1 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 1 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PCB Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Plating Thickness | 10u inch |
| Reference Standard | UL |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Termination Type | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Total Number of Contacts | 3 |
| UL Flammability Code | 94V-0 |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia, USA |
Where can I find the SMH-103-02-L-S datasheet?
SMH-103-02-L-S Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for SMH-103-02-L-S?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What contact finish does the SMH-103-02-L-S use and how does it affect mating reliability?
The SMH-103-02-L-S uses 10 µin (0.25 µm) gold over 50 µin (1.27 µm) nickel on mating surfaces, with tin-nickel on termination tails. The gold finish prevents oxidation and maintains contact resistance below 30 mΩ through hundreds of mating cycles, making it suitable for signal-level connections in test fixtures and field-serviceable modules that are mated and demated regularly.
Why choose the horizontal SMT orientation of SMH-103-02-L-S over a vertical surface-mount socket?
The horizontal orientation routes the mating connector laterally relative to the PCB, which reduces the total height stack of the connected boards. In enclosures with less than 15 mm of vertical clearance above the PCB, a horizontal socket can enable a mating that a vertical socket at the same 0.100" pitch would not physically accommodate. This is particularly advantageous in slim panel instruments, handheld devices, and rack modules.
How does SMH-103-02-L-S perform compared to through-hole 0.100" socket strips in vibration-prone applications?
Surface-mount solder joints on SMH-103-02-L-S form a full perimeter fillet on the SMT pads, which distributes mechanical stress more uniformly than through-hole solder joints under vibration. In applications exposed to 5 G to 20 G vibration levels — such as industrial motor drives or vehicle electronics — properly reflowed SMT joints on the SMH-103-02-L-S pads typically outperform single-barrel through-hole connections due to the larger total solder joint area.
What PCB body dimensions should be reserved for SMH-103-02-L-S in a 6-position layout?
The SMH-103-02-L-S body measures approximately 0.32 inch (8.1 mm) in length, 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) in breadth, and 0.47 inch (11.9 mm) in depth (horizontal extension from the PCB edge). Board designers should reserve a keep-out zone at least 0.50 inch deep from the PCB edge in the mating direction and 0.35 inch wide to accommodate the connector body plus solder pad land patterns at 0.100" pitch.
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