SMH-105-02-L-S SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC SMH-105-02-L-S is a 0.100" pitch horizontal surface-mount socket strip with 10 positions in 2 rows, gold-over-nickel mating contacts, suited for board-to-board signal interconnect in compact PCB assemblies.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SMH-105-02-L-S 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
- 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch horizontal SMT socket strip for reliable board-to-board signal connections
- Gold (10 µin) over nickel (50 µin) mating contacts for low-contact-resistance and long insertion-life reliability
- Tiger Buy contact feature enables quick procurement in standard volumes from distributor stock
- Dual-row 10-position layout reduces PCB footprint compared to single-row alternatives
- Tin-over-nickel termination finish compatible with standard lead-free reflow soldering processes
Applications
The SMH-105-02-L-S is used for horizontal board-to-board signal interconnection in consumer electronics, embedded computing, and test-and-measurement equipment. Its 0.100" SMT footprint makes it suitable for daughter-card and backplane designs where a low-profile horizontal mating angle is required. It is also commonly used in prototyping and development boards that need a reliable multi-pin socket interface.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 9.1 |
| Additional Feature | TIGER BUY CONTACT |
| Body Breadth | 0.095inch |
| Body Depth | 0.47inch |
| Body Length | 0.52inch |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What contact pitch and row configuration does the SMH-105-02-L-S use for board-to-board connections?
The SMH-105-02-L-S uses a 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch in a dual-row, 10-position horizontal surface-mount layout, providing 20 total contacts. The gold (10 µin) over nickel (50 µin) mating contact finish ensures stable, low-resistance connections across repeated mating cycles in demanding PCB assemblies.
How does the horizontal mounting orientation of SMH-105-02-L-S benefit compact PCB designs?
The horizontal SMT orientation keeps the mating connector parallel to the PCB surface, reducing overall assembly height by at least several millimeters compared to vertical connectors. This is important in space-constrained enclosures where the 0.100" pitch allows dense signal routing between boards without exceeding strict height budgets.
What soldering process is compatible with the SMH-105-02-L-S termination finish?
The SMH-105-02-L-S uses a tin (Sn) with nickel (Ni) barrier termination finish, which is fully compatible with standard lead-free reflow soldering at 260 °C peak temperature. The nickel barrier prevents tin whisker migration and ensures long-term joint reliability across industrial temperature cycles from -40 °C to +85 °C.
In what types of system designs is the SMH-105-02-L-S a practical alternative to wire-to-board connectors?
The SMH-105-02-L-S is a practical drop-in for wire-to-board connectors when the design requires direct board-to-board mating at 0.100" pitch with a 10-position dual-row layout. It eliminates cable harnesses in prototyping rigs, development boards, and modular embedded systems, simplifying assembly and reducing 20-contact wiring costs.
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