TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock

SAMTEC TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR is a high-reliability Tiger Eye terminal strip with 0.050-inch pitch and 88 dual-row positions, featuring a low-profile mounting style for slim stacked board assemblies. Gold-plated contacts and tape-and-reel packaging support automated assembly in high-density, space-constrained PCB interconnect applications.

ACTIVEConnectorVerified Jun 2026
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TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TROther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
SAMTEC
Package
Other
Pin Count
88
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Connector
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR?

  • Tiger Eye contact system ensures reliable 0.050" pitch dual-row interconnect with gold-plated wiping contacts for long-term signal integrity in demanding environments
  • Dual-row 88-position (44 per row) configuration provides a very high channel count per unit footprint, ideal for FPGA I/O interfaces, DSP boards, and multi-channel data systems
  • Low-profile (LM) mounting style minimizes connector height above the PCB, enabling stacked board designs with inter-board spacing less than 4 mm for slim embedded enclosures

What is TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR used for?

The TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR addresses high channel-count board-to-board signal routing requirements in compact embedded computing platforms, military signal processors, and communications infrastructure modules where 88-position fine-pitch connectivity and low-profile height are simultaneously required. Its 0.050-inch pitch dual-row layout routes nearly 90 signals in approximately 56 mm of board length per row, enabling dense PCB signal routing on space-limited boards. Tape-and-reel packaging ensures compatibility with automated pick-and-place assembly for production-scale manufacturing.

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)

Where can I find the TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR datasheet?

TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from SAMTEC

What are equivalent replacements for TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the LM low-profile mounting style of TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR critical for stacked PCB designs?

The LM low-profile style reduces the connector body height above the PCB to below 4 mm, compared to standard-height variants that may exceed 6 mm. This is critical for stacked dual-board assemblies in slim enclosures where total PCB-to-PCB spacing is constrained, allowing the 88-position dual-row 0.050-inch pitch strip to fit within tight mechanical envelopes that standard connectors cannot accommodate.

For which high-channel-count FPGA or DSP interface designs is TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR an optimal choice?

Designs requiring 80 or more simultaneous signal channels benefit most, including FPGA mezzanine cards routing 88 I/O signals, multi-channel ADC/DAC daughter boards with 44 channels per row, military embedded computing modules, and high-bandwidth DSP accelerator cards. The 0.050-inch pitch layout spans only 55.9 mm per 44-position row, achieving very high signal density compared to 0.100-inch pitch alternatives.

When is TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR preferable to a 0.100-inch pitch 88-position connector for the same application?

TFM-144-32-LM-D-A-P-TR is preferable when PCB board length is constrained, since 88 positions at 0.050-inch pitch span approximately 56 mm per row versus 112 mm per row at 0.100-inch pitch. This 50% reduction in linear board length enables denser board layouts in compact modules, while the low-profile LM style adds a further advantage when both footprint area and vertical clearance must be minimized simultaneously.

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