Samtec Tiger Eye TFM/SFM Terminals and Sockets

Samtec Tiger Eye TFM/SFM 1.27mm Terminals and Sockets are designed for high-reliability and high-cycle applications in challenging environments. These terminals and sockets feature multi-finger, heat-treated Beryllium Copper (BeCu) contacts for ruggedness and are available in vertical, right-angle, and horizontal orientations. The Tiger Eye TFM/SFM terminals and sockets operate within a temperature range from -55°C to +125°C and offer a voltage rating of 275Vac/354Vdc. Typical applications include automotive, industrial, and aerospace.

Features

SFM:

  • Extended Life Product (E.L.P)
  • Screw-down and solder nail options available 
  • Vertical and horizontal orientations available

TFM:

  • Available in vertical, right-angle, and horizontal orientations
  • Contact system is 018″ (0.46mm) diameter post
  • Extended Life Product (E.L.P)
  • Has shrouded body for blind mating
  • Multiple stack heights are available
  • Screw-down, weld tab, and solder nail options available

Applications

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive devices
  • Defense
  • Industrial equipment

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Operating Temperature Range -55°C to +125°C
Voltage Rating 275Vac/354Vdc
Current Rating 3.7A per pin
Pitch 1.27mm (0.050")
Data Rate 8Gbps
Stack Heights 6mm to 12mm

Video

This TTI Tech Spec video for Samtec Tiger Eye TFM and SFM Terminals and Sockets demonstrates that these devices are built for high-reliability applications. These components are available in multiple stack heights, screw-down, weld tab, and solder nail options.

See video transcript below

Video Transcript

If you are looking for a connector that can handle the thrill of the fight, rise up to the challenge, and meet every situation face to face, then it sounds like you need Samtec’s Tiger Eye TFM and SFM terminals and sockets. These connectors are designed for high-reliability applications where high cycling is expected and have a shrouded and keyed design for blind mating. With multiple stack heights along with screw-down, weld tab, and solder nail options, these connectors provide engineers with immense flexibility for securing, and with a voltage rating of 275Vac, and a current rating of 3.7A per contact, they are able to meet the demands of most circuit needs. It’s also passed Samtec’s Severe Environment Testing, which exceeds typical industry standards, proving Tiger Eye can punch well above its weight in the toughest mil/aero, industrial, automotive, and medical applications.

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