TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
SAMTEC TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR is a 16-position, 0.100-inch pitch surface-mount dual-row terminal strip with friction-mount design and tape-and-reel packaging for automated PCB assembly. High-density 8-position-per-row layout with gold-plated contacts supports reliable board-to-board or board-to-cable signal routing. Available worldwide from authorized distributors with competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR?
- 16-position dual-row surface-mount layout at 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) pitch in a friction-mount (-FM) configuration enabling low-profile PCB assembly without mechanical fasteners or solder-down retention
- Tape-and-reel (-TR) packaging for high-volume automated pick-and-place production, with typical reel quantities of 1,000 pieces supporting continuous SMT line throughput
- Dual-height (-DH) contact option providing extended mating zone clearance for daughter cards or mating housings with taller body profiles, while maintaining the standard 0.100 inch pitch grid
What is TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR used for?
The TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR is designed for high-density board-to-board and board-to-cable applications in industrial controllers, embedded computing modules, and test-and-measurement systems requiring 16-circuit surface-mount connectivity at 0.100 inch pitch. Its friction-mount design and tape-and-reel packaging make it well suited for automated assembly of compact instrumentation platforms, robot control PCBs, and IoT gateway boards where minimizing assembly labor cost is critical.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR datasheet?
TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the -FM suffix in TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR indicate, and how does friction-mount differ from press-fit or solder-tail termination?
The -FM suffix designates a friction-mount termination style where the connector is held to the PCB by surface-mount solder pads without mechanical pins or press-fit tails penetrating the board. For a 16-position dual-row connector at 0.100 inch pitch, friction-mount enables placement on single-sided or thin PCBs (0.8 mm to 1.6 mm) where through-hole drilling would compromise structural integrity, and it allows reflow soldering alongside other SMT components in a single pass.
How many circuits per row does TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR provide, and what board length does the 16-position layout occupy at 0.100-inch pitch?
TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR provides 8 circuits per row in a dual-row configuration for 16 total positions at 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) pitch. The 8-position row spans 8 x 2.54 mm plus two half-pitch end margins, for a total connector body length of approximately 0.80 inch (20.3 mm), making it compatible with standard 0.100 inch header PCB footprints used across most embedded computing and instrumentation platforms.
For a surface-mount board-to-board application, what mating connector family is compatible with TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR?
TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR mates with SAMTEC TFM and SFML series female receptacles designed for 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) dual-row headers in 16-position configurations. The -DH (dual-height) contact variant accommodates mating housings with body heights from 5 mm to 12 mm above the PCB surface, giving system designers flexibility to choose daughter-card separations in 2 mm increments for cable management or thermal clearance in multi-board stack assemblies.
What reel quantity and production throughput advantage does the -TR tape-and-reel packaging of TSM-108-03-FM-DH-A-K-TR provide?
The -TR suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging with typically 1,000 pieces per reel for this 16-position connector format, enabling continuous automated pick-and-place at machine speeds of 3,000 to 10,000 placements per hour without manual tray reloading. This packaging reduces per-piece handling overhead by approximately 50% compared to loose-packed tray supply, directly lowering assembly cost on production runs exceeding 500 boards per shift.
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