SMH-118-02-S-S-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC SMH-118-02-S-S-TR is a 0.100 inch pitch horizontal surface mount socket strip with 18 single-row positions. Features gold-plated contacts and tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly. From $1.00 in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 18
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SMH-118-02-S-S-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of SMH-118-02-S-S-TR?
- 18-position single-row layout on 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) pitch, compatible with industry-standard header strips
- Horizontal surface mount orientation reduces vertical profile to under 5 mm for low-clearance enclosures
- Gold-plated contacts maintain low contact resistance across a minimum of 30 mating cycles
- Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging optimized for automated pick-and-place assembly at reflow temperatures up to 260°C
- Single-row design simplifies PCB routing compared to dual-row alternatives in space-constrained layouts
What is SMH-118-02-S-S-TR used for?
The SMH-118-02-S-S-TR is used in industrial control systems, embedded computing modules, and consumer electronics where a horizontal 18-position socket at 0.100 inch pitch is needed for cable-to-board or card-edge interconnects. Its low-profile horizontal mating angle is particularly valuable in shallow enclosures or stacked board assemblies where vertical clearance is limited to a few millimeters. Tape-and-reel packaging enables high-throughput automated SMT production without manual loading.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the SMH-118-02-S-S-TR datasheet?
SMH-118-02-S-S-TR Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for SMH-118-02-S-S-TR?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many contacts does the SMH-118-02-S-S-TR provide and on what pitch?
The SMH-118-02-S-S-TR provides 18 single-row positions on a 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) pitch, delivering 18 total contacts in a horizontal surface-mount socket strip format compatible with standard 2.54 mm pitch headers and ribbon cable assemblies.
What height clearance does the SMH-118-02-S-S-TR require above the PCB in a horizontal orientation?
In horizontal surface-mount orientation, the SMH-118-02-S-S-TR maintains a mated height profile typically under 5 mm above the PCB surface, allowing use in enclosures or stacked daughterboard assemblies where vertical space is constrained to single-digit millimeters.
Can SMH-118-02-S-S-TR be used in high-volume automated assembly, and what packaging supports this?
Yes, the TR designation indicates tape-and-reel packaging specifically designed for automated SMT pick-and-place machines, enabling assembly line throughput of thousands of units per hour at standard reflow soldering peak temperatures up to 260°C without manual intervention.
When is the SMH-118-02-S-S-TR a better fit than a vertical socket strip for a backplane daughtercard interface?
In backplane or stacked PCB designs with less than 10 mm board-to-board clearance, the SMH-118-02-S-S-TR horizontal orientation allows mating headers to approach parallel to the PCB surface, avoiding the greater vertical height demanded by upright socket strips and enabling reliable 18-pin signal connections in extremely tight inter-board gaps.
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