TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is a 36-position Tiger Eye cost-effective dual-row terminal strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch, female-male contacts, peg alignment, and tape-and-reel packaging for automated PCB assembly. Provides reliable through-hole signal interconnect at competitive cost.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 36
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR?
- 36-position dual-row female-male (-FM) terminal strip at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch combining mid-range pin count with space-efficient 1.27 mm layout
- Tiger Eye bifurcated contact design maintaining stable contact resistance below 20 milliohms across 1000+ mating cycles
- Peg (-K) board alignment option ensuring precise positioning during automated placement at sub-0.1 mm accuracy
- Tape-and-reel (-TR) packaging optimized for high-volume automated pick-and-place SMT production lines
What is TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR used for?
The TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is suited for medium-density board-to-board interconnect in embedded computing daughtercards, DSP module stacks, and industrial I/O expansion boards requiring 36 signal positions at 1.27 mm pitch. The combination of female-male contacts, peg alignment, and tape-and-reel packaging streamlines production from prototype through mass manufacturing. Its cost-effective pricing relative to premium SAMTEC series makes it practical for high-volume consumer and industrial electronics applications.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR datasheet?
TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What combination of features makes TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR ideal for automated high-volume PCB production?
The TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR combines tape-and-reel (-TR) packaging for automated pick-and-place, peg (-K) mounting for sub-0.1 mm placement accuracy, and a 36-position dual-row layout at 1.27 mm pitch. Together, these features minimize placement errors and rework rates on high-speed SMT lines producing batches of 1000 or more boards per shift.
How does the 36-pin count of TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR suit DSP module or expansion card designs?
A 36-position connector at 1.27 mm pitch can carry a 32-bit data bus plus power and ground references in a single mated connector pair. This makes TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR practical for DSP module expansion slots, FPGA daughter cards, and analog front-end boards that require parallel data interfaces without resorting to a higher-pin-count 48 or 72 position connector.
What mating connector series is compatible with the female-male contacts of TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR?
The female-type mating contacts on the TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR accept standard 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch male header pins, including SAMTEC TSM and TFM series as well as generic 1.27 mm pitch dual-row male headers. Contact resistance across the mated pair is rated below 20 milliohms, supporting signal integrity requirements for low-to-mid speed digital buses up to 200 MHz.
Is TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR a direct alternative to larger SAMTEC Tiger Eye strips when fewer signal pins are needed?
Yes. When a design requires fewer than 48 positions, the TFC-118-02-FM-D-A-K-TR with 36 pins is a direct form-fit drop-in alternative within the TFC series, sharing the same 1.27 mm pitch, Tiger Eye contact technology, and -K peg mounting. It reduces connector material cost by roughly 25 percent compared to TFC-124 variants while maintaining the same contact resistance below 20 milliohms and 1000+ cycle rating.
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