TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
The SAMTEC TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR is a 58-position Tiger Eye dual-row terminal strip on 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, offering cost-effective high-density board-to-cable connectivity. It features friction-lock (F) contacts, dual-row (D) layout, and tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 58
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 58-position dual-row layout on 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch delivers high-density connectivity in a compact footprint
- Tiger Eye contact design provides a wiping action that ensures reliable low-resistance mating across the 58 positions
- Friction-lock (F) contact retention maintains connector engagement under vibration without secondary locking hardware
- Cost-effective terminal strip construction reduces BOM cost versus higher-performance board-to-cable alternatives
- Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging supports fully automated pick-and-place SMT production workflows
Applications
The TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR is designed for test-and-measurement instruments, data-acquisition backplanes, and telecom line cards where 58-pin board-to-cable connections must occupy minimal PCB real estate on a 0.050 inch pitch. Its cost-effective Tiger Eye contact system and tape-and-reel delivery make it well suited for medium-to-high-volume production of compact industrial and communications electronics.
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
How does the 0.050 inch pitch of the TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR compare to standard 0.100 inch pitch connectors in terms of board space savings?
At 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, the TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR places 58 dual-row contacts in a strip length of approximately 37 mm, compared to roughly 74 mm that an equivalent 0.100 inch pitch dual-row connector would occupy. This 2× reduction in footprint length is critical for compact telecom blades, small form-factor industrial controllers, and test equipment front panels where PCB area is tightly constrained.
What is the Tiger Eye contact design in the TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR, and how does it maintain reliable contact resistance?
The Tiger Eye contact uses a dual-beam stamped configuration that creates a wiping action during mating, displacing surface oxides and debris from both the contact and the mating cable tail. This wiping mechanism keeps contact resistance below 20 milliohms even after repeated mating cycles or light surface oxidation, which is important in test-and-measurement and industrial applications where connectors may be re-mated dozens of times over the product lifetime.
For a 58-signal flat-cable harness design, what advantages does the TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR offer over a discrete wire-to-board approach?
A 58-position terminal strip consolidates all 58 signals into a single mating event rather than 58 individual pin insertions, reducing field-assembly time from several minutes to under 10 seconds. The friction-lock (F) contact retention maintains the connection under vibration without a secondary latch, and the 0.050 inch pitch allows a ribbon cable with 0.050 inch conductor spacing to mate directly, eliminating the need for an intermediate breakout board.
Is the TFC-129-02-F-D-A-K-TR suited for automated assembly, and what reel quantity can procurement teams typically order?
Yes, the TR suffix confirms tape-and-reel packaging compatible with standard SMT pick-and-place feeders. SAMTEC typically supplies connectors in this series on 500-piece reels, allowing a production line to place 500 boards without a reel change. The automated placement eliminates the manual orientation errors common with tray-fed connectors and supports IPC-7711 placement tolerances needed for reliable soldering on 1.27 mm pitch footprints.
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