TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC is a 64-position, dual-row, 0.050" pitch high-reliability Tiger Eye surface mount terminal strip connector. Features enhanced contact design for superior signal integrity and gold-plated contacts in a compact 1.27 mm pitch SMT footprint. Available from authorized global distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 64
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Tiger Eye contact design providing superior wipe and retention force for high-reliability mating at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch
- 64-position dual-row configuration maximizing signal density across board-to-board interfaces
- Gold-plated contacts ensuring low contact resistance below 20 mΩ and corrosion resistance in demanding environments
- Surface mount (SM) termination compatible with automated reflow soldering and standard SMT pick-and-place equipment
Applications
The TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC is ideal for high-density board-to-board interconnects in FPGAs, DSP evaluation boards, and high-speed digital systems requiring 64 signal positions at 0.050" pitch with superior contact reliability. Its Tiger Eye contact design delivers enhanced mating force and wipe action, making it well-suited for applications with frequent mating cycles such as test fixtures and instrumentation daughtercards. Engineers also use it in aerospace and defense electronics where high-reliability 1.27 mm pitch connectors are required to maintain signal integrity across vibration and temperature extremes.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Tiger Eye contact design of TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC superior to standard SMT socket contacts?
The Tiger Eye contact design features a dual-beam wiping action that removes surface oxides on mating pins during insertion, maintaining contact resistance below 20 mΩ across all 64 positions even after hundreds of mating cycles. This enhanced wipe mechanism is critical in test fixtures and instrumentation applications where repeated insertions degrade standard single-beam contacts within 50-100 cycles.
How does the 64-position dual-row layout of TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC compare to lower-count SAMTEC TFM variants?
The TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC provides 64 positions — 32 per row — in a dual-row 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch layout, accommodating up to 32 differential signal pairs or 64 single-ended lines in a compact footprint of approximately 41.3 mm in row length. Lower-count TFM variants with 20 or 30 positions would require supplementary connectors to carry the same number of signals, increasing board complexity and cost.
What type of PCB assembly process is compatible with the TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC?
The TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC uses surface mount (SM) termination and is fully compatible with automated pick-and-place equipment and lead-free reflow soldering profiles peaking at 260°C. Its SMT construction eliminates through-hole drilling requirements and allows simultaneous placement and soldering of all 64 contact positions with standard SMT production processes.
In which demanding application environments is TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC preferred over standard SMT socket strips?
The TFM-132-01-SM-D-LC is preferred in aerospace, defense, and high-reliability industrial applications where standard SMT socket strips may fail due to contact degradation from vibration, temperature cycling from -55°C to +125°C, or repeated mating. The Tiger Eye contact geometry maintains reliable connections across all 64 positions in these conditions, meeting IPC and MIL-grade reliability standards that standard SFM series connectors may not satisfy.
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