TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is a 38-position Tiger Eye Cost-Effective Terminal Strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch, female-male dual-row contacts, and tape-and-reel packaging, designed for automated SMT or through-hole PCB assembly in volume production.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 38
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 38-position dual-row FM configuration at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch with tape-and-reel (TR) packaging for automated high-volume PCB assembly
- Tiger Eye dual-beam contact ensures reliable low-resistance mating under 20 mΩ across 200+ cycles in female-male board-to-board interfaces
- Cost-effective TFC series design reduces connector BOM cost per circuit while maintaining industrial-grade contact reliability
Applications
The TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is targeted at high-volume PCB production lines where automated pick-and-place is used to mount 38-position board-to-board connectors efficiently, leveraging the tape-and-reel packaging for continuous feeder supply. It serves embedded computing sub-modules, IoT gateway boards, and compact industrial I/O cards requiring 38 signal connections at 1.27 mm pitch. The Tiger Eye contact design enables repeated daughter-card mating and removal in field-serviceable modular products.
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 TR suffix on the TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR indicate and how does it benefit automated manufacturing?
The TR suffix designates tape-and-reel packaging for the TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR, meaning the 38-position connectors are loaded on a continuous reel compatible with standard pick-and-place feeder systems. This allows automated SMT assembly lines to mount the connectors at rates of hundreds of placements per hour without manual loading, reducing placement cycle time and human handling errors. Tape-and-reel supply is essential for production runs exceeding 1,000 units per batch, where tray or tube packaging would require frequent operator intervention.
For a compact IoT gateway module requiring 38 signal lines, how does the TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR enable a low-profile board stack?
The TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR female-male (FM) dual-row layout at 1.27 mm pitch routes all 38 signals through a connector body approximately 32 mm long and just a few millimeters tall in the mated condition. Compared to a 2.54 mm pitch 38-position header, this nearly halves the board footprint consumed by the connector, freeing space for other components. The low-profile mated height suits IoT gateway designs with enclosure height constraints under 20 mm, where a full-size 2.54 mm pitch connector would not physically close.
How does the cost-effective TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR compete with premium board-to-board connectors for a 100,000-unit industrial IoT production program?
For a 100,000-unit production program, the TFC series cost-effective design typically reduces the per-connector price by 20 to 40 percent compared to premium 38-position 1.27 mm pitch board-to-board alternatives, while still providing Tiger Eye contacts rated for over 200 mating cycles and contact resistance below 20 mΩ. The tape-and-reel packaging of the TFC-119-02-FM-D-A-K-TR eliminates tray-handling labor cost. For IoT devices that ship sealed and are not repeatedly re-mated in the field, the TFC series contact durability is more than sufficient, making the cost advantage decisive at six-figure production volumes.
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