Passed 10 year Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG)
High-mating cycles (250 to 2,500)
Variety of high-reliability, rugged contact systems
Various connector types and pitches available
These high mating cycle connectors are tested to rigorous standards which evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage and field conditions.
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ADF6 - 0.635 mm AcceleRate® HD High-Density 4-Row Socket
Features
Incredibly dense with up to 400 total I/Os
Slim 5 mm width
Low profile 5 mm to 16 mm stack heights
4-row design; 10 - 100 positions per row
Edge Rate® contact system optimized for signal integrity performance
Solder column board termination for extreme reliability; IPC Class 3 compliant, surface mount reflow technique for high-density, high-speed connectors
Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
Current rating: 1.34 A max
Voltage rating: 155 VAC/ 219 VDC max
ADM6 - 0.635 mm AcceleRate® HD High-Density 4-Row Terminal
Features
Incredibly dense with up to 400 total I/Os
Slim 5 mm width
Low profile 5 mm to 16 mm stack heights
4-row design; 10 - 100 positions per row
Edge Rate® contact system optimized for signal integrity performance
Solder column board termination for extreme reliability; IPC Class 3 compliant, surface mount reflow technique for high-density, high-speed connectors
Supports 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) applications
Current rating: 1.34 A max
Voltage rating: 155 VAC/ 219 VDC max
BCS - Pass-Through Socket Strip, 0.100" pitch
Features
Application: Single and double row up to 100 pins
Contact System: Tiger Claw™
Orientation: Vertical, horizontal
Pitch: .100" (2.54 mm)
Special Features: Top and bottom entry pass-through options
Termination: Through-hole
TSW - Classic PCB Header Strips, 0.100" pitch
Features
Application: Industry's largest variety of standard pin counts, terminal lengths and options
Contact System: .025" (0.635 mm) square post
Orientation: Vertical, right-angle
Pitch: .100" (2.54 mm)
Special Features: Many options for optimizing cost and performance with platings and ruggedizing features
Termination: Through-hole
BSE - 0.80 mm Basic Blade & Beam Socket Strip
Features
Available in cost saving gold plating
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Six standard positions, up to 240 I/O pins
Standard alignment pin feature
Two standard stacks heights; Other heights available as application specific
BTE - 0.80 mm Basic Blade & Beam Terminal Strip
Features
Available in cost saving gold plating
Edge mount style available
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Six standard positions, up to 240 I/O pins
Standard alignment pin feature
Two standard stacks heights; Other heights available as application specific
BSH - 0.50 mm Basic Blade & Beam Socket Strip
Features
Available in cost saving gold plating
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Six standard positions, up to 300 I/O pins
Stack height of 5.0 mm (.197"); Other heights available as application specific
Standard alignment pin feature
BTH - 0.50 mm Basic Blade & Beam Terminal Strip
Features
Available in cost saving gold plating
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Six standard positions, up to 300 I/O pins
Stack height of 5.0 mm (.197"); Other heights available as application specific
Standard alignment pin feature
BSS - 0.635 mm Basic Blade & Beam Socket Strip, Edge Mount
Features
Available in cost saving gold plating
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Six standard positions, up to 300 I/O pins
Stack height of 5.00 mm (.197")
Standard alignment pin feature
BTS - 0.635 mm Basic Blade & Beam Terminal Strip
Features
Available in cost saving gold plating
Edge mount style available
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Six standard positions, up to 300 I/O pins
Stack height of 5.00 mm (.197")
Standard alignment pin feature
CLM - Low Profile Dual-Wipe Socket, 1.00mm Pitch
Features
Available up to 100 positions
Available with cost saving gold plating
Low profile dual wipe Tiger Claw™ contact
Optional tape and reel packaging
FTMH - 1.00 mm Surface Mount Micro Terminal Strip
Features
Available with and without end shroud and guide post
Available with cost saving gold plating
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Flexible positions up to 100 I/O's
Low profile header
Vertical or horizontal row options
CLP - Low Profile Dual-Wipe Socket, .050" Pitch
Features
Dual vertical and horizontal row available
Low profile dual wipe Tiger Claw™ contact
Up to 8 Gbps performance
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-55302 testing
Top or bottom entry styles
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
FLE - Cost Effective Surface Mount Socket, 0.050" Pitch
Features
Ideal for pass-through applications
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Optional tape and reel packaging
Low cost Tiger Beam™ contact
FTSH - High Reliability Header Strips, .050" pitch
Features
Micro header with various post heights
Available in surface mount and through-hole tails
Up to 8 Gbps performance
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-55302 testing
End shroud option available
Cost saving flash gold plating available
Vertical and horizontal row configurations
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Hot Pluggable version available (HPT Series)
CLT - Low Profile Dual Wipe Socket, 2.00 mm Pitch
Features
Special Features: Top and bottom entry pass-through options
Termination: Through-hole, surface mount
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Orientation: Vertical
Contact System: Tiger Claw™
Application: Double row to 100 pins
TMMH - Low Profile Header Strips with End Shroud, 2.00 mm Pitch
Features
Application: Large variety of terminal lengths with many options including end shrouds, board locks, guide posts, locking clips, etc.
Contact System: .020" (0.50 mm) square post
Orientation: Vertical, right-angle
Pitch: 2.00 mm (.0787")
Special Features: FleXYZ™ provides design flexibility in all three axes up to six rows wide and 300 pins
Termination: Through-hole, surface mount
ERF8 - 0.80 mm Edge Rate® Rugged High-Speed Socket
Features
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Smooth broad milled contact surface for increased wear life
1.5 mm contact wipe
High mating cycles to 1,000
Positions: Up to 200
Stack Height: 7 mm–18 mm
360º shielding available (ERF8-S)
Voltage rating: 225 VAC/318 VDC max
Latching and extended guide post options
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Final Inch® break out region data available
Current rating: 2.2 A max
SureCoat™ Silver -Ax plating for high temp environments, improved durability and cost efficiency
ERF8-S - 0.80 mm Edge Rate® Rugged High Speed Socket, Shielded
Features
360º metal shielding for reduced EMI
High mating cycles to 1,000
Voltage rating: 225 VAC/318 VDC max
Available with extended guide post
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contacts optimized for signal integrity performance
1.5 mm contact wipe
Positions: 20–60
Stack Height: 7, 9, 12 and 16 mm
Current rating: 2.2 A max
ERM8 - 0.80 mm Edge Rate® Rugged High Speed Terminal
Features
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Smooth broad milled contact surface for increased wear life
Positions: Up to 200
1.5 mm contact wipe
Stack Height: 7 mm–18 mm
Latching, differential pair and extended guide post options
360º shielding available (ERM8-S)
High mating cycles to 1,000
Voltage rating: 225 VAC/318 VDC max
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Final Inch® break out region data available
Current rating: 2.2 A max
SureCoat™ Silver -Ax plating for high temp environments, improved durability and cost efficiency
ERM8-S - 0.80 mm Edge Rate® Rugged High Speed Terminal, Shielded
Features
Stack Height: 7, 9, 12 and 16 mm
360º metal shielding for reduced EMI
Available with extended guide post
Voltage rating: 225 VAC/318 VDC max
High mating cycles to 1,000
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contacts optimized for signal integrity performance
1.5 mm contact wipe
Single-ended or differential pair signal routing
Positions: 20–60
Current rating: 2.2 A max
HSEC8-DV - 0.80 mm Generate® High-Speed Edge Card Connector, Vertical
Features
28 Gbps NRZ performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Single-ended and differential pairs
Card slot: .062" (1.60 mm)
Current rating: 2.8 A max
Voltage rating: 240 VAC/ 339 VDC max
Pass-through option available (HSEC8-PE)
Optional board locks and cable latching features
Optional weld tab for mechanical strength
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
HSEC8-EM - 0.80 mm Generate® High-Speed Edge Card Connector, Edge Mount
Features
28 Gbps NRZ performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Single-ended and differential pairs
Card slot: .062" (1.60 mm)
Current rating: 2.8 A max
Voltage rating: 240 VAC/ 339 VDC max
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Solder tabs for mechanical strength
HSEC8-PV - 0.80 mm Generate® High-Speed Power/Signal Combo Edge Card Connector
Features
28 Gbps NRZ performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Choice of 2 or 4 power banks
Card slot: .062" (1.60 mm)
Current rating: 3.2 A max
Voltage rating: 215 VAC/304 VDC max
Optional weld tab for mechanical strength
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
HSEC8-RA - 0.80 mm Generate® High-Speed Edge Card Connector, Right-Angle
Features
28 Gbps NRZ performance
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Single-ended and differential pairs
Card slot: .062" (1.60 mm)
Current rating: 2.6 A max
Voltage rating: 175 VAC/247 VDC max
Solder tabs for mechanical strength
Optional board locks and cable latching features
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
QRF8 - 0.80 mm Q Rate® Slim Body Ground Plane Socket
Features
7 mm–14 mm stack heights
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Integral ground/power plane
Rugged Edge Rate® contacts
Samtec 28+ Gbps Solution
Slim 4.60 mm width
Up to 156 positions
QRM8 - 0.80 mm Q Rate® Slim Body Ground Plane Header
Features
7 mm–14 mm stack heights
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
Integral ground/power plane
Rugged Edge Rate® contacts
Samtec 28+ Gbps Solution
Slim 4.60 mm width
Up to 156 positions
QSE - 0.80 mm Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Socket Strip
Features
0.80 mm (.0315") pitch
Up to 200 positions
5 mm–30 mm stack heights
28 Gbps NRZ performance
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
QTE - 0.80 mm Pitch Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Terminal Strip
Features
0.80 mm (.0315") pitch
Up to 200 positions
5 mm–30 mm stack heights
28 Gbps NRZ performance
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
QSH - 0.50 mm Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Socket Strip
Features
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
25 Gbps performance
0.50 mm (.0197") pitch
Up to 300 positions
5 mm–30 mm stack heights
QTH - 0.50 mm Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Terminal Strip
Features
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
25 Gbps performance
0.50 mm (.0197") pitch
5 mm–30 mm stack heights
Up to 300 positions
QSS - 0.635 mm Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Socket Strip
Features
0.635 mm (.025") pitch
Up to 250 positions
5 mm–16 mm stack heights
25 Gbps performance
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
QTS - 0.635 mm Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Terminal Strip
Features
5 mm–16 mm stack heights
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
0.635 mm (.025") pitch
Up to 250 positions
SEAF - .050" SEARAY™ High-Speed High-Density Open-Pin-Field Array Socket
Features
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
.050" (1.27 mm) pitch
Up to 500 I/Os
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Current rating: 2.7 A max
Voltage rating: 240 VAC/ 339 VDC max
Stack heights from 7 mm to 18.5 mm
Lower insertion/withdrawal forces
Solder charge termination
IPC-A-610F, acceptability of electronic assemblies – meets class 3 acceptability criteria for high-performance/harsh environment electronic products
IPC J-STD-001F, requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies – meets class 3 acceptability criteria for high-performance/harsh environment electronic products
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Extended Life Product™ certified to 5,000 cycles and 150º operating temperature with SureCoat™ palladium nickel with gold flash plating. See E.L.P.™ test report.
Analog Over Array™ capable
SEAM - .050" SEARAY™ High-Speed High-Density Open-Pin-Field Array Terminal
Features
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
.050" (1.27 mm) pitch
Up to 500 I/Os
Rugged Edge Rate® contact
Current rating: 2.7 A max
Voltage rating: 240 VAC/ 339 VDC max
Stack heights from 7 mm to 18.5 mm
Lower insertion/withdrawal forces
Solder charge termination
IPC-A-610F, acceptability of electronic assemblies – meets class 3 acceptability criteria for high-performance/harsh environment electronic products
IPC J-STD-001F, requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies – meets class 3 acceptability criteria for high-performance/harsh environment electronic products
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Extended Life Product™ certified to 5,000 cycles and 150º operating temperature with SureCoat™ palladium nickel with gold flash plating. See E.L.P.™ test report.
Analog Over Array™ capable
SEAF8 - 0.80 mm SEARAY™ High-Speed High-Density Open-Pin-Field Array Socket
Features
0.80 mm (.0315") pitch
50% board space savings versus .050" pitch SEARAY™
Rugged Edge Rate® contact system
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Current rating: 1.3 A max
Voltage rating: 220 VAC/311 VDC max
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Lower insertion/withdrawal forces
Solder charge termination
7 mm and 10 mm stack heights
Analog Over Array™ capable
SEAM8 - 0.80 mm SEARAY™ High-Speed High-Density Open-Pin-Field Array Terminal
Features
0.80 mm (.0315") pitch
50% board space savings versus .050" pitch SEARAY™
Rugged Edge Rate® contact system
56 Gbps PAM4 performance
Current rating: 1.3 A max
Voltage rating: 220 VAC/311 VDC max
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Lower insertion/withdrawal forces
Solder charge termination
7 mm and 10 mm stack heights
Analog Over Array™ capable
SEM - Micro Tiger Eye™ Socket Strip, 0.80 mm pitch
Features
Pitch: 0.80 mm (.0315")
Contact System: Tiger Eye™
Orientation: Vertical
Termination: Surface mount
Application: Polarized double row multi-finger Beryllium Copper contact system to 100 pins
Special Features: Locking Clip and Weld Tab options available for most rugged requirements
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Current rating: 2.9 A max
Voltage rating: 235 VAC/332 VDC max
TEM - .8mm (.0315 Inch) Pitch Board to Board / Wire to Board Shrouded Box Header Connectors, Tiger Eye™
Features
Application: Mating with high-reliability Tiger Eye™ contact sockets
Contact System: 0.31 mm (.012") diameter post
Pitch: 0.80 mm (.0315")
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Special Features: Locking Clip and Weld Tab options available for most rugged requirements
Termination: Surface mount
Orientation: Vertical, horizontal
Current rating: 2.9 A max
Voltage rating: 235 VAC/332 VDC max
SFM - 1.27mm (.05 Inch) Pitch Board to Board / Wire to Board Receptacle Socket / Female Connectors, Single or Double Row, Right Angle or Vertical, Surface Mount (SMT) / Through Hole, Locking Clip / Screw Option, Tiger Eye™
Features
Application: Polarized single and double row multi-finger BeCu contact system to 100 pins
Contact System: Tiger Eye™
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Pitch: .050" (1.27 mm)
Orientation: Vertical, horizontal
Termination: Through-hole, surface mount
Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-55302 testing
Current rating: 3.7 A max
Voltage rating: 250 VAC/354 VDC max
Special Features: Screw down and solder nail options available for most rugged requirements
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
TFM - 1.27mm (.05 Inch) Pitch Board to Board / Wire to Board Shrouded Box Header Connectors, Single or Double Row, Right Angle or Vertical, Surface Mount (SMT) / Through Hole, Locking Clip / Screw Option, Tiger Eye™
Features
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Pitch: .050" (1.27 mm)
Contact System: .018" (0.46 mm) diameter post
Orientation: Vertical, right-angle, horizontal
Termination: Through-hole, surface mount
Application: Mating with high-reliability Tiger Eye™ contact sockets and cable assemblies
Current rating: 3.7 A max
Voltage rating: 250 VAC/354 VDC max
Shrouded body for blind mating
Multiple stack heights
Special Features: Screw down, weld tab and solder nail options available for most rugged requirements
Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-55302 testing
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)
SMM - Low Profile Socket Strips, 2.00 mm Pitch
Features
Application: Single and double row mating to 40 pins per row
Contact System: Tiger Eye™
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Orientation: Vertical
Pitch: 2.00 mm (.0787")
Special Features: High-reliability multi-finger Beryllium Copper contact system
Termination: Surface mount
TMM - Low Profile Tiger Eye™ Header Strips, 2.00 mm Pitch
Features
Application: Industry's largest variety of low profile pin counts, terminal lengths and options
Contact System: .020" (0.50 mm) square post
Up to 8 Gbps performance
Orientation: Vertical, right-angle
Pitch: 2.00 mm (.0787")
Special Features: FleXYZ™ provides design flexibility in all three axes up to four rows wide and 200 pins
Termination: Through-hole, surface mount
SSM - Surface Mount PCB Socket Strips, .100" pitch
Features
Pitch: .100" (2.54 mm)
Up to 8 Gbps performance
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-55302 testing
Contact System: Tiger Claw™
Orientation: Vertical, horizontal
Termination: Surface mount
Application: Single and double row up to 80 pins
TSM - .100" Surface Mount Terminal Strip
Features
Application: Choice of standard post heights provide solutions to mate with any Samtec socket
Up to 8 Gbps performance
SET Qualified Product: visit samtec.com/SET for more information about Severe Environment Testing
Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-55302 testing
Pitch: .100" (2.54 mm)
Contact System: .025" (0.635 mm) square post
Orientation: Vertical, horizontal
Termination: Surface mount, mixed technology
Special Features: Designed specifically for surface mount applications with many options to facilitate processing
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- 0.80 mm (.0315") Pitch Systems
- 1.00 mm (.0394") Pitch Systems
- .050" x .050" Micro Pitch Systems
- .050" x .100" Pitch Systems
- 2.00 mm (.0787") Pitch Socket Strips
- 2.00 mm (.0787") Pitch Terminal Strips
- .100" (2.54 mm) Pitch Socket Strips
- .100" (2.54 mm) Pitch Terminal Strips
- Precision Screw Machined Strips
- Shunts and Jumpers
- E.L.P.™ High Mating Cycle Connectors
- Micro Pitch One-Piece



