TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
The SAMTEC TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is a 46-position dual-row Tiger Eye cost-effective terminal strip at 0.050-inch (1.27 mm) pitch, featuring female mating contacts and tape-and-reel packaging for automated PCB assembly. Its fine 0.050-inch pitch and dual-row layout enable high-density signal interconnect in compact board-to-cable applications. Available from authorized distributors globally for volume production orders.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 46
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 46-position dual-row layout at 0.050-inch (1.27 mm) pitch provides twice the contact density of standard 0.100-inch connectors
- Tiger Eye contact design delivers cost-effective mating performance with reliable low-insertion-force contact retention
- Female (FM) mating contact style mates with standard 0.050-inch pitch male headers for secure board-to-cable connections
- Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging supports automated pick-and-place SMT assembly for medium and high production volumes
- Dual-row (D) and A-key polarization option prevents mismating in densely populated 0.050-inch pitch connector fields
Applications
The TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR is ideal for high-density board-to-cable assemblies in telecommunications equipment, server backplanes, and embedded computing modules where 0.050-inch pitch minimizes connector footprint. Its 46-position dual-row configuration carries 46 signal lines within roughly the same PCB area as a 23-position single-row 0.100-inch connector, enabling significant board space savings. The tape-and-reel format streamlines automated assembly in volume production of network switches, storage controllers, and industrial I/O boards.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 0.050-inch pitch of the TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR compare to standard 0.100-inch connectors in terms of board space savings?
At 0.050-inch (1.27 mm) pitch, the TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR occupies roughly half the linear board space per contact compared to a standard 0.100-inch pitch connector. A 46-position dual-row 0.050-inch strip requires approximately 1.2 inches of PCB length, whereas an equivalent-count 0.100-inch connector would need over 2.3 inches, freeing significant area in compact PCB layouts.
What does the A-key feature on the TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR prevent during cable harness assembly?
The A-key polarization notch creates an asymmetric keying feature that physically prevents a mating cable connector from being inserted rotated 180 degrees. In a 46-position dual-row 0.050-inch pitch assembly, reversed insertion would misconnect 46 signal nets. The keying feature eliminates this risk in field wiring and automated harness-assembly operations.
For a telecommunications line card requiring 46 differential signal pairs in a compact form factor, how does the TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR address the routing challenge?
The dual-row, 0.050-inch pitch layout of the TFC-123-02-FM-D-A-K-TR places 46 contacts in two staggered rows, maintaining a contact-to-contact spacing of 1.27 mm. This allows differential pairs to be routed side-by-side within the connector footprint without crosstalk-inducing vias, and the female mating contacts provide low-resistance connections below 50 mΩ typical for high-speed differential signal integrity.
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