TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is a 6-position dual-row Tiger Eye cost-effective terminal strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch, flat-mount termination, keyed body, and tape-and-reel packaging for automated assembly. It provides a compact, polarized board connector interface for low pin-count interconnects. Available from global distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 6-position dual-row terminal strip at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for compact low pin-count board interconnects
- Keyed (-K) body provides mechanical polarization to prevent incorrect mating in the 6-position dual-row configuration
- Tape-and-reel (-TR) packaging with flat-mount (FM) termination enables fully automated SMT pick-and-place assembly
- Tiger Eye cost-effective series keeps per-unit connector cost low for high-volume production designs
Applications
The TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is suited for small-footprint board-to-board or board-to-module interconnect applications in compact consumer electronics, IoT sensor nodes, and low-channel-count embedded control modules. Its 6-position dual-row 0.050" pitch design provides 6 signal contacts in an extremely compact keyed connector body ideal for designs where PCB space is at a premium. The tape-and-reel format supports high-volume automated SMT assembly, making it cost-effective for mass-produced IoT and wearable device PCBs.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FM suffix mean in TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR and how does it affect board height?
The FM suffix in TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR stands for flat-mount termination, meaning the connector tails lie flat against the PCB surface rather than extending through the board as through-hole pins. This flat-mount style keeps the connector profile very low above the PCB for the 6-position dual-row 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch body, which is critical in thin enclosures and stacked board designs where minimizing vertical height between PCBs is a primary constraint.
How does the keyed design of TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR prevent assembly errors in a 6-position connector?
The -K keyed option on TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR adds a mechanical polarization feature to the 6-position dual-row 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch connector body, allowing it to mate only in the correct orientation. Without keying, a 6-position connector could be inserted reversed, shorting adjacent pins or applying signals to wrong nets. The keyed design is especially important in automated or field-assembly environments where visual orientation checking of a small 3-contact-per-row connector is impractical.
What production volume is the tape-and-reel packaging of TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR designed for?
The -TR tape-and-reel packaging of TFC-103-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is optimized for medium to high production volumes where automated SMT pick-and-place equipment is used. Reel packaging of this 6-position 0.050" pitch connector ensures consistent part orientation, feeder compatibility, and placement accuracy at line speeds exceeding hundreds of placements per hour. For low-volume prototyping, a non-taped strip or cut-tape version may be more practical, but the TR format minimizes per-unit assembly cost and setup time in volume manufacturing.
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