TFC-103-02-F-D SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
TFC-103-02-F-D is a SAMTEC Tiger Eye 6-position male terminal strip with 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch featuring tin-over-nickel contact finish for cost-effective board interconnection. Provides reliable dual-row fine-pitch connectivity for signal and low-power applications in compact PCB layouts. Available for prototyping and production with worldwide stocking.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-103-02-F-D Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 6-position dual-row configuration at 0.050 inch pitch enabling high-density PCB interconnection
- Tin (Sn) over nickel (Ni) barrier contact finish providing reliable electrical connection with corrosion resistance
- Tiger Eye cost-effective terminal strip design optimized for price-sensitive production board builds
- Male contact gender enabling direct mating with complementary SAMTEC socket strips for board-to-board connection
Applications
TFC-103-02-F-D is suitable for signal interconnection between PCBs in embedded systems, evaluation boards, and modular electronics where 6 signals at 0.050 inch pitch must be routed between a daughter card and a main board. The cost-effective Tiger Eye series construction makes it practical for high-volume consumer and industrial production runs requiring compact fine-pitch connectors with consistent contact quality. It is also used in test jigs and prototype development platforms where easy board-to-board signal access is needed in a compact form factor.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 9.4 |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Termination | Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 3.1A |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Termination Type | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Total Number of Contacts | 6 |
| 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
How many positions and what pitch does the TFC-103-02-F-D provide for fine-pitch board interconnection?
TFC-103-02-F-D provides 6 positions in a dual-row configuration at 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, yielding 3 contacts per row across a total connector footprint length of approximately 4 mm. This fine pitch allows placement of the 6-pin interconnect in board areas too small for standard 0.100 inch pitch headers, which would require at least 8 mm for the same signal count.
What contact finish does TFC-103-02-F-D use, and how does it affect soldering and signal integrity?
The TFC-103-02-F-D uses a tin (Sn) finish over a nickel (Ni) barrier on its male contacts, providing adequate corrosion protection for board-level signal applications at up to 1 A per contact with contact resistance typically below 30 mΩ. The tin finish is compatible with lead-free wave soldering and selective soldering processes at peak temperatures up to 260°C, making it suitable for standard RoHS-compliant assembly lines without special flux or solder alloy requirements.
Which SAMTEC socket strip mates with the TFC-103-02-F-D terminal strip for a 6-position board-to-board assembly?
TFC-103-02-F-D mates with SAMTEC's TFC or SFC series socket strips sharing the same 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) dual-row pitch and 6-position contact count, such as the TFC-103-02-F-D complementary female housing. The mated pair maintains consistent insertion force and stack height, with the dual-row 0.050 inch format supporting board separation heights typically in the 4 mm to 12 mm range depending on the selected stack-height option.
For a 6-signal daughter card interface, when is TFC-103-02-F-D a better fit than a standard 0.100 inch 6-pin header?
TFC-103-02-F-D at 0.050 inch pitch occupies roughly half the footprint length (4 mm) compared to a 0.100 inch 6-pin single-row header (15 mm), making it preferable when PCB edge length is below 10 mm or when board-to-board signal density requires multiple connectors within a 20 mm zone. For signal-only applications below 1 A per pin and frequencies below 100 MHz where 0.050 inch pitch impedance control is not critical, the Tiger Eye cost-effective design also reduces per-connector cost by 20% to 40% versus premium high-speed alternatives.
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