TFC-120-02-FM-D SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-120-02-FM-D is a 40-position Tiger Eye board stacking connector with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch. Features gold flash mating contacts on phosphor bronze, tin-nickel termination, and surface-mount footprint for reliable high-density PCB-to-PCB connections.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 40
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-120-02-FM-D Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $1.5595(MOQ 19)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TFC-120-02-FM-D?
- 40-position dual-row board stacking connector with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for high-density signal routing
- Gold flash mating contacts over phosphor bronze base for low-insertion-force, reliable electrical connection
- Tin with nickel barrier termination finish ensures solder joint integrity and oxidation resistance in SMT assembly
What is TFC-120-02-FM-D used for?
The TFC-120-02-FM-D is suited for board-to-board interconnects in compact embedded systems, industrial control cards, and communications modules where 0.050" pitch and 40 pins are required. Its gold flash contacts support repeated mating cycles, making it ideal for daughter-card or mezzanine configurations that need field serviceability. The SMT termination style simplifies automated PCB assembly in high-volume production.
What are the specifications of TFC-120-02-FM-D?
| YTEOL | 8.65 |
| Connector Type | BOARD STACKING CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | GOLD FLASH (3) |
| Contact Finish Termination | Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| Contact Material | PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
| 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 | SOLDER |
| Total Number of Contacts | 40 |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
Where can I find the TFC-120-02-FM-D datasheet?
TFC-120-02-FM-D Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TFC-120-02-FM-D?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pitch and pin count of the TFC-120-02-FM-D, and how do these dimensions affect PCB layout density?
The TFC-120-02-FM-D has a 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch with 40 positions arranged in a dual-row configuration. This fine pitch allows designers to route 40 signals across a very narrow footprint, reducing the board area needed for inter-board connections compared to 2.0 mm or 2.54 mm pitch alternatives.
Which mating contact finish does the TFC-120-02-FM-D use, and what does that mean for insertion-cycle life?
The connector uses gold flash (3 micro-inches minimum) over phosphor bronze contacts. Gold plating provides low and stable contact resistance below 20 mΩ even after repeated mating cycles, making it suitable for applications requiring periodic board swaps or maintenance access in instrumentation and industrial control systems.
In which embedded or industrial applications is the TFC-120-02-FM-D a practical 40-pin mezzanine solution?
This connector is well suited for mezzanine and daughter-card configurations in embedded computing, PLC I/O expansion cards, FPGA development modules, and communications backplanes. Its 0.050" pitch and 40 signals at up to 3 A per contact support mixed power and signal routing across stacked PCBs in space-constrained enclosures.
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