TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
Samtec TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K is a 76-position Tiger Eye cost-effective dual-row terminal strip with 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch. RoHS-compliant and available in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 76
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFC-138-02-L-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 layout on tight 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch for high-density interconnect
- Tiger Eye contact technology for reliable low-insertion-force mating and long cycle life
- Cost-effective terminal strip design ideal for board-to-board and flex-circuit connections
Applications
The TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K is designed for high-density board-to-board and cable-to-board signal routing where 76 positions must fit within a compact 1.27 mm pitch footprint. Its Tiger Eye contact geometry provides reliable signal integrity across repeated mating cycles, making it popular in test-and-measurement instruments, industrial controllers, and embedded computing modules that demand reliable 76-pin 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
How many positions and what pitch does the TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K provide for high-density board connections?
The TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K offers 76 positions arranged in 2 rows on a 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch, delivering a high pin count in a compact footprint. This layout is ideal for designs needing more than 60 signal lines routed through a single narrow connector in embedded or test equipment applications.
What is Samtec Tiger Eye contact technology and how does it benefit TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K mating reliability?
Tiger Eye is Samtec's proprietary dual-beam contact design that provides at least 2 independent contact points per pin, reducing intermittent connection risk over thousands of mating cycles. For the TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K's 76 positions, this means improved signal integrity and lower contact resistance compared to single-beam alternatives operating at 1.27 mm pitch.
When is TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K a better choice than a standard 2.54 mm pitch terminal strip for space-constrained PCBs?
The TFC-138-02-L-D-A-K's 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch occupies roughly half the board length of a 2.54 mm pitch strip for the same 76-position count, freeing approximately 48 mm of PCB real estate. Designers working with boards under 100 mm × 100 mm will find this pitch reduction essential when routing dense signal buses without increasing board layers.
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