TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K is a 76-position Tiger Eye dual-row cost-effective terminal strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch featuring female socket contacts for reliable mating. Suited for board-to-board and board stacking signal interconnects in mid-density designs. Available in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 76
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 76-position dual-row female socket terminal strip at 0.050" pitch for mid-density board interconnect applications
- Tiger Eye cost-effective design reduces connector cost while maintaining reliable multi-cycle mating performance
- FM (female) contact style provides secure socket mating for repeated connect/disconnect operations in test and production environments
Applications
The TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K is used in mid-density board-to-board interconnect designs for industrial automation, data acquisition, and FPGA daughter-card applications requiring 76 signal connections at 0.050" pitch. The female socket contacts provide a mechanically secure mating interface suitable for repeated engagement in test fixtures and modular systems. Its cost-effective Tiger Eye design makes it an economical choice for production-volume PCB assemblies.
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 contact gender does TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K use, and which mating connector types are compatible?
The TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K uses female (FM) socket contacts at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch in a dual-row configuration with 76 positions. It is designed to mate with corresponding male square-pin headers from SAMTEC's TFC and SFM series, providing a reliable 76-signal board-to-board interface in stacked or adjacent PCB assemblies.
How does TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K fit into a modular FPGA daughter-card system with 76 signals?
For an FPGA daughter-card design requiring 76 signal connections, TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K provides all 76 contacts in a single dual-row 0.050" pitch footprint, eliminating the need for multiple smaller connectors. The female socket contacts ensure secure mechanical retention of the daughter card, and the 1.27 mm pitch matches common FPGA carrier board header designs.
For a cost-sensitive production run, how does TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K balance price and performance?
The Tiger Eye series, including TFC-138-02-FM-D-A-K with 76 positions at 0.050" pitch, is priced lower than premium SAMTEC high-cycle connectors while still offering reliable contact mating and gold-compatible termination finishes. This makes it a practical choice for moderate-cycle applications in industrial or test equipment where connector cost per 76-pin assembly is a key BOM consideration.
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