TFM-140-32-S-D-P SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TFM-140-32-S-D-P is an 80-position dual-row surface mount vertical receptacle with Tiger Eye contacts at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch. It features gold-over-nickel mating contacts and a pick-and-place pad for automated SMT assembly in high-reliability board interconnect applications.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 80
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TFM-140-32-S-D-P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $7.4667(MOQ 10)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TFM-140-32-S-D-P?
- 80-position dual-row SMT vertical receptacle at 0.050" (1.27 mm) pitch with Tiger Eye high-reliability contacts
- Gold over nickel mating contact finish providing low contact resistance and superior corrosion resistance for long service life
- Integrated pick-and-place pad enabling accurate automated SMT placement on high-density PCB layouts
- 2.125-inch body length with tin-over-nickel termination finish for reliable reflow solder joint formation
What is TFM-140-32-S-D-P used for?
The TFM-140-32-S-D-P is used in high-density mezzanine and board-to-board interconnect assemblies where 80 positions at 1.27 mm pitch must be routed reliably in a surface mount vertical receptacle. It is well suited for FPGA mezzanine cards, high-speed data acquisition systems, and communications backplane modules requiring Tiger Eye contact reliability and gold mating surfaces. Its pick-and-place pad facilitates automated SMT production in defense electronics, test equipment, and industrial computing platforms.
What are the specifications of TFM-140-32-S-D-P?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 9.4 |
| Additional Feature | PICK & PLACE PAD |
| Body Breadth | 0.225inch |
| Body Depth | 0.44inch |
| Body Length | 2.125inch |
| Body/Shell Style | RECEPTACLE |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | GOLD OVER NICKEL |
| Contact Finish Termination | Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| Contact Material | PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
| Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Contact Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| Insulator Color | BLACK |
| Insulator Material | LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.05inch |
| Mating Contact Row Spacing | 0.05inch |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Option 1 | LOCKING |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 2 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PCB Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| PCB Contact Row Spacing | 1.27mm |
| Plating Thickness | 30u inch |
| Polarization Key | POLARIZED HOUSING |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 3.2A |
| Reference Standard | UL, CSA |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Termination Type | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Total Number of Contacts | 80 |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
Where can I find the TFM-140-32-S-D-P datasheet?
TFM-140-32-S-D-P Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TFM-140-32-S-D-P?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What contact finish does the TFM-140-32-S-D-P use, and why does it matter for reliability?
The TFM-140-32-S-D-P uses gold over nickel mating contact finish on its Tiger Eye contacts and tin over nickel on the termination side. Gold plating provides a noble metal mating surface with contact resistance typically below 20 milliohms and excellent corrosion resistance across thousands of mating cycles, making it suitable for high-reliability interconnects in defense, aerospace, and test equipment where signal integrity across 80 positions must be maintained over the product lifetime.
How does the TFM-140-32-S-D-P's Tiger Eye contact design improve mating reliability?
SAMTEC's Tiger Eye contact technology uses a dual-beam wiping contact geometry that makes two independent electrical contact points per pin, reducing the probability of an open circuit due to contamination or slight misalignment. For an 80-position 1.27 mm pitch connector like the TFM-140-32-S-D-P, this dual-beam design maintains low contact resistance across all 80 positions even after repeated mating cycles or exposure to vibration environments.
What is the significance of the pick-and-place pad on the TFM-140-32-S-D-P for SMT production?
The integrated pick-and-place pad on the TFM-140-32-S-D-P provides a flat vacuum-grippable surface for automated SMT pick-and-place machines, ensuring accurate placement of the 2.125-inch long 80-position connector body on the PCB pad pattern. Without this feature, placing a connector of this size accurately at 1.27 mm pitch on an automated line would require custom tooling, increasing setup costs and placement error rates in high-volume production.
In which high-speed or high-reliability board designs is the TFM-140-32-S-D-P most appropriate?
The TFM-140-32-S-D-P is most appropriate for high-speed mezzanine connections in FPGA carrier boards, processor modules, and communications line cards where 80 signals at 1.27 mm pitch must transition between PCBs with minimal insertion loss. Its gold contact finish supports signal frequencies above 1 GHz with low contact resistance, and the surface mount vertical orientation maintains a compact 0.44-inch depth profile suitable for stacked card assemblies in 1U and 2U rack equipment.
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