TFC-132-02-L-D-A SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-132-02-L-D-A is a 64-position Tiger Eye cost-effective dual-row terminal strip at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch, featuring phosphor bronze contacts with 15 µin gold mating finish and matte tin termination for reliable SMT board interconnect.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 64
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-132-02-L-D-A Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $4.5600(MOQ 250)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TFC-132-02-L-D-A?
- 64-position dual-row terminal strip at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch with a compact 1.725" body length for high-density PCB interconnects
- Phosphor bronze contacts with 15 µin gold mating finish deliver reliable low-resistance electrical connections in repeated mating applications
- Matte tin (Sn) termination finish on leads is compatible with lead-free SMT reflow soldering processes up to 260°C
- Tiger Eye cost-effective design provides Samtec quality at a lower per-pin price point suitable for high-volume commercial production
What is TFC-132-02-L-D-A used for?
The TFC-132-02-L-D-A is used in commercial-grade PCB-to-board interconnect applications where 64 signal positions are needed at 1.27 mm pitch without the cost premium of high-reliability contacts. It is well suited to consumer electronics modules, embedded Linux boards, and IoT gateway expansion cards where board space is limited and cost per connection is a primary design driver. The 1.725-inch body length allows dense routing of 64 CMOS or LVCMOS signals between a processor carrier board and a peripheral expansion module within a standard form factor.
What are the specifications of TFC-132-02-L-D-A?
| YTEOL | 9.4 |
| Body Breadth | 0.225inch |
| Body Depth | 0.226inch |
| Body Length | 1.725inch |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | GOLD (15) |
| Contact Finish Termination | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| Contact Material | PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
| Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Contact Resistance | 15mΩ |
| Contact Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 825VAC V |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| Insulation Resistance | 5000000000Ω |
| Insulator Color | BLACK |
| Insulator Material | LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.05inch |
| Mating Contact Row Spacing | 0.05inch |
| Mating Information | MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 2 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PCB Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| PCB Contact Row Spacing | 3.43mm |
| Plating Thickness | 15u inch |
| Polarization Key | POLARIZED HOUSING |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 2.9A |
| Reference Standard | UL |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Termination Type | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Total Number of Contacts | 64 |
| UL Flammability Code | 94V-0 |
| 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-132-02-L-D-A datasheet?
TFC-132-02-L-D-A Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TFC-132-02-L-D-A?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What contact material and plating does TFC-132-02-L-D-A use and how does it affect mating performance?
The TFC-132-02-L-D-A uses phosphor bronze as the base contact material, which provides a good combination of spring compliance and electrical conductivity. The mating surface is plated with 15 µin of gold over a nickel barrier, giving a contact resistance typically below 30 mΩ at the mating interface. Matte tin plating on the termination leads ensures compatibility with standard lead-free solder paste in SMT reflow at peak temperatures up to 260°C.
How does the TFC-132-02-L-D-A fit into a cost-sensitive PCB design compared to higher-spec Samtec alternatives?
The cost-effective Tiger Eye series uses a 15 µin gold plating on the mating surface versus the 30 µin or 50 µin used in high-reliability variants, reducing material cost per contact while still achieving adequate performance for 100-cycle applications. For a 64-position connector at 1.27 mm pitch, this translates to a meaningful unit-cost reduction compared to SFM or high-H-rated equivalents, making TFC-132-02-L-D-A well suited to applications with fewer than 50 mating cycles over the product's lifetime.
What PCB footprint dimensions should be planned for the TFC-132-02-L-D-A?
The TFC-132-02-L-D-A has a body length of 1.725 inches (43.8 mm), a body breadth of 0.225 inches (5.7 mm), and a body depth of 0.226 inches (5.7 mm). The dual-row 64-pin SMT footprint requires a pad field of approximately 44 mm x 6 mm, and designers should include a minimum 2 mm keep-out zone around the connector body for soldering and inspection clearance. Height above board is determined by the standard TFC series termination length for the chosen pitch.
In which embedded system designs is the 64-position count of TFC-132-02-L-D-A most practical?
The 64-position count at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch supports up to 32 differential pairs or 64 single-ended lines, which covers a full 32-bit parallel memory bus plus control signals, a combined GPIO and serial bus interface for ARM Cortex-M module expansion, or a dual-channel 16-bit ADC interface with analog and digital return paths. Designs such as Raspberry Pi-compatible HAT boards, M.2 form-factor accelerator cards, and industrial HMI display controller boards commonly use the 64-position format for signal-rich mezzanine interconnects.
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