TFC-125-02-LM-D-A SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

Samtec TFC-125-02-LM-D-A is a 50-position dual-row Tiger Eye male terminal strip at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch with 15 µin gold mating contacts on phosphor bronze and a nickel-barrier tin termination finish. Designed for high-density board-to-board and board-to-cable interconnects in compact embedded electronics. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026
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TFC-125-02-LM-D-AOther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
SAMTEC
Package
Other
Pin Count
50
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Connector
Price
From $2.3595(MOQ 16)
Temp Range
-55.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What is TFC-125-02-LM-D-A used for?

The TFC-125-02-LM-D-A is suited for wide parallel bus interconnects in FPGA mezzanine boards, SoC expansion headers, and multi-board embedded computing stacks requiring 50 or more signal pins at fine 0.050" pitch. Its nickel-barrier tin solder tails integrate into lead-free PCB assembly lines for industrial automation controllers and medical device mainboards where long-term solder joint reliability is mandatory. The 15 µin gold mating surface also suits test fixture jigs and development platforms where boards are swapped frequently during prototyping and validation.

What are the specifications of TFC-125-02-LM-D-A?

YTEOL9.4
Body Breadth0.225inch
Body Depth0.226inch
Body Length1.375inch
Connector TypeBOARD CONNECTOR
Contact Finish MatingGOLD (15)
Contact Finish TerminationTin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier
Contact GenderMALE
Contact MaterialPHOSPHOR BRONZE
Contact PatternRECTANGULAR
Contact Resistance15
Contact StyleSQ PIN-SKT
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage825VAC V
Filter FeatureNO
Insulation Resistance5000000000Ω
Insulator ColorBLACK
Insulator MaterialLIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
JESD-609 Codee3
Mating Contact Pitch0.05inch
Mating Contact Row Spacing0.05inch
Mating InformationMULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE
Mixed ContactsNO
Mounting StyleSTRAIGHT
Mounting TypeBOARD
Number Of ConnectorsONE
Number Of PCB Rows2
Number of Rows Loaded2
OptionGENERAL PURPOSE
PCB Contact PatternRECTANGULAR
PCB Contact Row Spacing3.43mm
Plating Thickness15u inch
Polarization KeyPOLARIZED HOUSING
Rated Current (Signal)2.9A
Reference StandardUL
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Termination TypeSURFACE MOUNT
Total Number of Contacts50
UL Flammability Code94V-0
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8536.69.40.40

Where can I find the TFC-125-02-LM-D-A datasheet?

TFC-125-02-LM-D-A Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

What are equivalent replacements for TFC-125-02-LM-D-A?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does TFC-125-02-LM-D-A use a nickel barrier under the tin termination finish on its solder tails?

The nickel (Ni) barrier layer between the phosphor bronze contact base and the outer tin (Sn) finish on TFC-125-02-LM-D-A solder tails prevents copper migration into the tin, which reduces the risk of tin whisker growth over time. This is particularly important in lead-free solder environments where pure tin deposits can develop whiskers that cause short circuits, especially in high-reliability industrial and medical PCB assemblies.

For a 50-signal parallel FPGA interface, how much board length does TFC-125-02-LM-D-A require?

The TFC-125-02-LM-D-A body is 1.375 inches (approximately 34.9 mm) long for 50 positions in a dual-row 0.050" pitch configuration. This is roughly half the footprint of a 0.100" pitch header carrying 50 signals, freeing significant PCB area on FPGA expansion boards and SoC daughter cards where connector placement competes with BGA device routing.

How does TFC-125-02-LM-D-A compare to TFC-118-02-L-D-A when a design needs more than 36 pins?

TFC-125-02-LM-D-A adds 14 more positions (50 vs 36 pins) and extends the body length from 1.025" to 1.375" while maintaining the same 0.050" pitch, dual-row layout, and 15 µin gold mating contact specification. The key differentiator is the nickel-barrier tin termination on TFC-125-02-LM-D-A versus plain matte tin on TFC-118-02-L-D-A, offering better solder joint durability for high-reliability production designs.

What types of embedded computing interfaces benefit from TFC-125-02-LM-D-A's 50-pin fine-pitch configuration?

Interfaces such as 32-bit or 16-bit memory buses with address and control lines, camera parallel sensor ports (8-bit to 16-bit data plus synchronization signals), and PCI Express x4 debug headers benefit from the 50-pin capacity of TFC-125-02-LM-D-A. In FPGA development boards, the connector can route a full 48-bit I/O bank plus 2 power pins within the 1.375" body length at the standard 0.050" pitch.

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