TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR is a 72-position Tiger Eye dual-row cost-effective terminal strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for high-density PCB signal interconnection. Features tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly with gold-plated contacts. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 72
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 72-position dual-row terminal strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for high-density board-to-board connections
- Tiger Eye contact technology providing enhanced normal force for reliable mating with standard 0.050" pitch headers
- Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging supporting high-volume automated SMT pick-and-place assembly
- Cost-effective strip design offering Samtec quality at reduced per-position pricing for production-volume builds
Applications
The TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR is used in FPGA evaluation boards, high-density test fixtures, and backplane interconnect systems requiring 72 positions at 0.050" pitch for signal-rich bus connections. Its tape-and-reel packaging suits automated SMT production lines in networking equipment and data acquisition systems where hundreds of connectors are placed per board. Embedded computing modules and mezzanine card interfaces in telecommunications and industrial control equipment rely on this Tiger Eye strip for reliable 1.27 mm pitch connectivity.
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
What pitch and position count does the TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR provide for high-density PCB interconnection?
The TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR provides 72 positions arranged in a dual-row format at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch, enabling 36 pins per row across a compact footprint. This 1.27 mm pitch is widely used in FPGA mezzanine cards, test fixtures, and embedded computing daughterboard connectors where standard 2.54 mm pitch headers would consume twice the board area.
How does the Tiger Eye contact design of TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR improve signal reliability in vibrating industrial environments?
Samtec's Tiger Eye contact technology uses a dual-beam wiping design that generates increased normal contact force during mating, maintaining low contact resistance across the 72 positions even under mechanical vibration and thermal cycling. This dual-beam structure creates a self-wiping action that clears surface oxides on each insertion, ensuring consistent connectivity in industrial backplanes and test systems subject to repeated mating cycles at 0.050" pitch.
For a production board requiring 72-pin interconnects, how does the TR tape-and-reel format of TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR reduce assembly cost?
The tape-and-reel (TR) suffix indicates the TFC-136-02-F-D-A-K-TR is packaged for automated SMT pick-and-place machines, eliminating manual placement of the 72-position connector and reducing assembly labor by enabling machine placement at rates of hundreds of parts per hour. This compares favorably to bulk-tray or tube-packed connectors that require operator handling, and the consistent tape pitch ensures zero placement errors across high-volume runs at 0.050" pitch density.
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