TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC is a 16-position dual-row Tiger Eye high-reliability terminal strip with 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, surface-mount tail (STL) termination, and low-clearance (LC) profile. Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts ensure low-resistance, high-cycle mating performance. Available in stock worldwide for rapid prototyping and volume production.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC?
- 16-position dual-row surface-mount tail (STL) termination at 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch enables reflow-solderable high-density PCB assembly without through-hole drilling
- Low-clearance (LC) profile reduces mated board-to-board stack height to under 5 mm, enabling tight multi-board enclosures in compact embedded systems
- Tiger Eye high-reliability contact geometry maintains consistent low contact resistance across hundreds of mating cycles on gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts
What is TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC used for?
The TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC is suited for surface-mount board-to-board and module-to-carrier interconnect in compact embedded systems, FPGA mezzanine cards, and wireless communication modules. Its STL (surface-mount tail) termination integrates seamlessly into standard SMT reflow processes, eliminating the need for through-hole drilling and reducing PCB manufacturing cost. The low-clearance profile makes it an excellent choice for stacked-board designs in IoT gateways, medical wearables, and handheld test instruments.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC datasheet?
TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the STL (surface-mount tail) termination of TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC differ from through-hole termination in PCB assembly?
The STL termination on TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC uses surface-mount pads instead of drilled through-hole pins, allowing the 16-position dual-row connector to be placed and soldered during standard SMT reflow at temperatures up to 260°C. This eliminates drill holes in the PCB, saving board area, and allows double-sided SMT assembly without the selective soldering step required for through-hole connectors at 0.050 inch pitch.
For a stacked mezzanine board design, what stack height advantage does TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC provide?
The LC (low-clearance) profile of TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC enables a mated board-to-board separation under 5 mm, which is significantly tighter than standard-height Tiger Eye variants that typically require 8 mm or more. This height reduction is critical in mezzanine stack-up designs for compact FPGA carrier cards, RF front-end modules, and industrial edge computing nodes where total board assembly height is constrained by the enclosure.
When is TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC a better fit than a 16-position FPC connector for an embedded module interface?
TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC is preferable to an FPC connector when the board-to-board interface requires rigid, vibration-resistant mating rather than flexible cable routing. The Tiger Eye contact geometry in TFM-108-04-STL-D-LC provides a direct board-to-board connection at 0.050 inch pitch that withstands mechanical shock without the flex-fatigue failure modes associated with FPC cables, making it more reliable in industrial automation and transportation equipment subject to constant vibration above 5 G.
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