TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR is a 6-position dual-row surface mount terminal strip with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, stainless steel hardware, and double-height configuration. Supplied in tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly with worldwide availability.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 6-position dual-row SMT terminal strip at 0.100 inch (2.54mm) pitch compatible with standard 2.54mm female receptacles and IDC ribbon connectors
- Stainless steel (SS) hardware option with double-height (DH) body providing enhanced mechanical retention strength in vibration-prone environments
- Tape-and-reel (TR) packaging enables automated high-speed SMT pick-and-place assembly at rates exceeding 5,000 components per hour
Applications
The TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR compact 6-position SMT header is used in small sensor interface boards, power management modules, and communication breakout PCBs where only 6 pins are needed at standard 0.100-inch pitch. Its double-height body provides additional contact engagement depth, making it suitable for portable instruments and handheld devices subject to mechanical shock or vibration during use. The tape-and-reel packaging makes it ideal for automated volume production in consumer electronics, industrial IoT nodes, and embedded controller boards.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the double-height (DH) designation on TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR mean for connector mating?
The double-height (DH) designation means the connector body stands approximately twice as tall as the standard single-height TSM body, providing roughly 6mm to 8mm of additional mating depth. This extended height increases the contact engagement length, improving retention force and reducing the likelihood of accidental unmating in applications subject to vibration, mechanical shock, or repeated plugging and unplugging in field service.
How many positions and what pitch does TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR use, and what connectors mate with it?
The TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR has 6 total positions in a dual-row (2x3) layout at standard 0.100 inch (2.54mm) pitch. This pitch mates with common 2x3 female receptacle housings such as Molex KK396, JST XH-style dual-row sockets, Dupont 2x3 female headers, and standard IDC 6-pin ribbon cable connectors, making it one of the most universally compatible micro-header formats in embedded electronics.
Why choose the stainless steel (SS) hardware variant of the TSM-103 over standard hardware?
Stainless steel hardware components such as mounting tabs or retention clips provide significantly higher corrosion resistance than zinc or standard steel hardware, making the SS variant preferable for outdoor, marine, or humid industrial environments where salt spray or condensation would corrode standard metal parts within months. Stainless steel also offers higher tensile strength, resisting PCB pull-off forces above 20N versus typical 10N to 15N limits for standard hardware variants in through-board mounting scenarios.
Which compact IoT and sensor applications benefit from using TSM-103-01-SS-DH-A-K-TR in SMT assembly?
Compact IoT sensor nodes, wireless temperature and humidity loggers, small motor driver modules, and battery management boards benefit from this 6-position 0.100-inch pitch SMT header. A 6-pin 2x3 configuration typically carries power (VCC, GND) plus 4 signal lines such as I2C (SDA, SCL) plus 2 GPIO or interrupt lines, providing a complete low-pin-count interface for sensors and peripherals in boards as small as 20mm by 20mm.
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