TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A SAMTEC Connector (Other) In Stock
TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A is a Samtec 8-position dual-row 2.54 mm (0.100 inch) pitch surface-mount terminal strip in a single-row horizontal configuration with tail length and shroud features. It supports standard 0.100 inch grid PCB layouts and delivers robust mechanical retention for SMT assembly. Stocked globally with fast worldwide shipping for prototype and production quantities.
- Manufacturer
- SAMTEC
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A?
- 8-position dual-row layout on standard 2.54 mm (0.100 inch) pitch for universal compatibility with 0.100 inch grid PCBs
- Surface-mount horizontal tail design enables low-profile board-to-board or wire-to-board connections in space-constrained enclosures
- Shrouded housing (SH suffix) provides polarization and mechanical protection against mating connector mis-insertion
- Samtec TL tail geometry ensures reliable solder joints during reflow and wave-soldering processes
What is TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A used for?
TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A is used in prototyping backplanes, development boards, and industrial control modules where a sturdy 2.54 mm pitch SMT terminal strip simplifies wire-to-board or board-to-board signal routing. The shrouded, polarized housing prevents reversed mating during field assembly, making it well suited for test fixtures, rack-mount instruments, and robotic controller I/O panels. Its surface-mount footprint with tail contacts supports automated SMT pick-and-place assembly for medium- and high-volume production runs.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A datasheet?
TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from SAMTEC
What are equivalent replacements for TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the contact pitch and row count of TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A, and how many signal positions does it provide?
TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A uses a standard 2.54 mm (0.100 inch) contact pitch in a dual-row arrangement with 8 positions total per row, yielding 16 contacts in the full connector. This matches the most common 0.100 inch grid used on development boards, breadboards, and prototype PCBs, making it directly compatible with standard Samtec and industry-standard 2.54 mm mating connectors.
For an industrial control I/O panel, what mounting advantage does the surface-mount horizontal tail of TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A offer over through-hole variants?
The SMT horizontal tail keeps the connector profile at board level, saving typically 3 mm to 5 mm of vertical clearance compared to a vertical through-hole header, which is critical in low-profile enclosures or rack-mount cards with 1U (44.45 mm) height limits. The tail also allows reflow soldering in a standard SMT process alongside other surface-mount components, eliminating a separate through-hole soldering step.
How does the shroud on TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A prevent field wiring errors in a multi-connector panel?
The SH (shrouded) suffix adds a plastic housing wall around the 8-position dual-row contacts that physically prevents off-center or reversed mating, reducing the risk of a 180-degree mis-insertion that could short power and signal pins. On a panel with multiple identical connectors, the shroud also visually differentiates keyed connectors so a technician can verify polarity at a glance before applying a mating 2.54 mm cable assembly.
Can TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A be used in a prototyping environment alongside through-hole components, and what mating options are available?
Yes. Although TSM-108-03-TL-SH-A is itself surface-mount, its 2.54 mm pitch is identical to the standard 0.100 inch pin-grid used on breadboards and through-hole headers, so it mates with Samtec TSW, HTST, or any industry-standard 2-row 0.100 inch receptacle. This cross-compatibility allows a surface-mount PCB to interface directly with 0.100 inch IDC ribbon cables carrying up to 16 signals across a 2 × 8 configuration.
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