TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

SAMTEC TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR is a 70-position dual-row Tiger Eye high-reliability terminal strip with 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, latch-mount (L) termination, and tape-and-reel (TR) packaging. Angled (A) and polarized (P) housing options prevent mismating in dense multi-connector boards. Available in stock worldwide with volume pricing for production builds.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026
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TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TROther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
SAMTEC
Package
Other
Pin Count
70
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Connector
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR?

  • 70-position dual-row latch-mount (L) termination at 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch delivers ultra-high-density board-to-board connectivity in a compact SMT footprint with secure pre-reflow mechanical retention
  • Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging supports automated pick-and-place assembly for high-volume production, eliminating manual loading and improving placement throughput
  • Angled (A) and polarized (P) housing features enforce single-orientation mating across all 70 positions, preventing signal cross-connection in multi-connector PCB assemblies

What is TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR used for?

The TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR is designed for high-volume board-to-board interconnect in FPGA development platforms, high-speed data acquisition systems, and multi-lane communication line cards. Its 70-position dual-row layout at 0.050 inch pitch supports parallel buses with over 64 data lines on a single connector, and the latch-mount tail ensures stable placement during SMT reflow without connector shift. The angled and polarized housing is especially useful in production environments where multiple TFM-135 series connectors are mounted side by side on the same PCB.

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)

Where can I find the TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR datasheet?

TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

What are equivalent replacements for TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the latch-mount (L) termination of TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR improve SMT placement reliability in automated assembly?

The latch-mount (L) feature mechanically clips the TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR body to the PCB surface before the board enters the reflow oven, preventing the 70-position connector from shifting under conveyor vibration or nitrogen jet airflow during peak reflow temperatures up to 260°C. This is especially important for a 70-pin dual-row footprint at 0.050 inch pitch, where a lateral shift of 0.3 mm or more could cause solder bridges between adjacent pads.

Which high-speed parallel interface applications can use all 70 positions of TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR effectively?

TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR can carry a 64-bit wide LVDS data bus plus 6 control lines across all 70 positions, supporting interfaces such as Camera Link Base/Medium configurations, FMC (FPGA Mezzanine Card) partial interfaces, or custom 64-bit parallel ADC buses operating at signal edge rates up to 500 MHz with careful controlled-impedance PCB routing at 0.050 inch pitch differential pair spacing.

For a multi-board system with three adjacent TFM-135 connectors, how do the A and P options prevent costly assembly errors?

When three TFM-135-01-L-D-A-P-TR connectors are mounted side by side at 0.050 inch pitch, the angled (A) housing geometry and polarized (P) keying allow each connector to accept only its designated mating assembly. Without these features, a standard 70-position connector could be incorrectly mated to an adjacent header offset by as little as 1 position, cross-connecting power, ground, and 70 signal lines and potentially damaging active devices connected to the bus.

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