Samtec high-speed connector MPN encoding patterns, series identification, and handler guidance. Use when working with Samtec connectors or SamtecHandler.
Samtec MPNs follow a consistent hyphen-delimited structure:
[SERIES]-[PINS]-[PITCH]-[MOUNT]-[OPTIONS]...[-TR]
| | | | | |
| | | | | └── Optional: TR for tape & reel
| | | | └── Configuration options (S/D, DV, A, K, etc.)
| | | └── Profile/mounting (L=low, S=standard, etc.)
| | └── Pitch in mm (e.g., 02.5 = 2.5mm)
| └── Pin count (e.g., 110 = 110 pins)
└── Series prefix (LSHM, SEAM, HSEC8, QSH, QTH, TFM, TSM, SSW, TSW)
LSHM-110-02.5-L-DV-A-S-K-TR
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └── TR = Tape & Reel
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ └── K = Keying/polarization
│ │ │ │ │ │ └── S = Surface mount option
│ │ │ │ │ └── A = Alignment option
│ │ │ │ └── DV = Dual row vertical
│ │ │ └── L = Low profile
│ │ └── 02.5 = 2.5mm pitch (displayed as 0.50mm for LSHM)
│ └── 110 = 110 pins
└── LSHM = High-Speed Micro Headers
HSEC8-120-01-L-DV-A
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ └── A = Alignment option
│ │ │ │ └── DV = Dual row vertical
│ │ │ └── L = Low profile
│ │ └── 01 = Pitch code (0.80mm for HSEC8)
│ └── 120 = 120 positions
└── HSEC8 = High-Speed Edge Card
TSW-110-01-L-S
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ └── S = Single row
│ │ │ └── L = Low profile
│ │ └── 01 = Pitch code (2.54mm for TSW)
│ └── 110 = 110 pins
└── TSW = Through-Hole Terminal Strip
| Series | Type | Pitch | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSHM | Micro Headers | 0.50mm | High-speed board-to-board |
| HSEC8 | Edge Card | 0.80mm | High-speed edge card |
| QSH | Terminal Strip (Socket) | 0.635mm | High-speed terminal |
| QTH | Terminal Strip (Header) | 0.635mm | High-speed terminal |
| Series | Type | Pitch | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAM | Card Edge | 1.27mm | Card edge connectors |
| TFM | Terminal Strip (Female) | 1.27mm | General purpose |
| TSM | Tiger Eye Terminal Strip | 1.27mm | General purpose |
| Series | Type | Pitch | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSW | Socket Strip | 2.54mm | Through-hole socket |
| TSW | Terminal Strip | 2.54mm | Through-hole header |
| Series | Full Name |
|---|---|
| LSHM | High-Speed Micro Headers |
| SEAM | Card Edge Connectors |
| HSEC8 | High-Speed Edge Card |
| QSH | High-Speed Terminal Strip (Socket) |
| QTH | High-Speed Terminal Strip (Header) |
| TFM | Terminal Strip (Female) |
| TSM | Tiger Eye Terminal Strip |
| SSW | Through-Hole Socket Strip |
| TSW | Through-Hole Terminal Strip |
| Series | Default Pitch (mm) |
|---|---|
| LSHM | 0.50 |
| SEAM | 1.27 |
| HSEC8 | 0.80 |
| QSH | 0.635 |
| QTH | 0.635 |
| TFM | 1.27 |
| TSM | 1.27 |
| SSW | 2.54 |
| TSW | 2.54 |
| Series | Current per Pin (A) |
|---|---|
| LSHM | 1.7 |
| SEAM | 1.5 |
| HSEC8 | 1.8 |
| QSH | 2.3 |
| QTH | 2.3 |
| TFM | 2.1 |
| TSM | 2.3 |
| SSW | 3.0 |
| TSW | 3.0 |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| L | Low profile |
| S | Standard profile |
| RA | Right angle |
| R | Right angle (alternate) |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| S | Single row |
| D | Dual row |
| DV | Dual row vertical |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Alignment feature |
| K | Keying/polarization |
| TR | Tape and reel packaging |
// Each series follows SERIES-PINS-PITCH-OPTIONS format
"^LSHM-[0-9]+-.*" // High-Speed Micro Headers
"^SEAM-[0-9]+-.*" // Card Edge
"^HSEC8-[0-9]+-.*" // High-Speed Edge Card
"^QSH-[0-9]+-.*" // High-Speed Terminal Socket
"^QTH-[0-9]+-.*" // High-Speed Terminal Header
"^TFM-[0-9]+-.*" // Terminal Strip Female
"^TSM-[0-9]+-.*" // Tiger Eye Terminal Strip
"^SSW-[0-9]+-.*" // Through-Hole Socket Strip
"^TSW-[0-9]+-.*" // Through-Hole Terminal Strip
// Series is the first hyphen-delimited field
// LSHM-110-02.5-L-DV -> LSHM
// TSW-110-01-L-S -> TSW
for (String series : SERIES_FAMILIES.keySet()) {
if (upperMpn.startsWith(series + "-")) {
return series;
}
}
// Pin count is the second hyphen-delimited field
// LSHM-110-02.5-L-DV -> 110
String[] parts = mpn.split("-");
if (parts.length >= 2) {
return Integer.parseInt(parts[1]);
}
// Pitch is the third hyphen-delimited field
// LSHM-110-02.5-L-DV -> "02.5"
// But actual pitch may differ from this code
// Use series default pitch for accurate value
String series = extractSeries(mpn);
return SERIES_DEFAULT_PITCH.get(series);
// Package code is everything after pins and pitch
// LSHM-110-02.5-L-DV-A-S-K-TR -> L-DV-A-S-K-TR
String[] parts = mpn.split("-");
if (parts.length >= 4) {
StringBuilder pkgCode = new StringBuilder();
for (int i = 3; i < parts.length; i++) {
if (pkgCode.length() > 0) pkgCode.append("-");
pkgCode.append(parts[i]);
}
return pkgCode.toString();
}
For connectors to be interchangeable:
| Socket/Female | Header/Male |
|---|---|
| QSH | QTH |
| SSW | TSW |
| TFM | TSM |
| Series | Mounting |
|---|---|
| LSHM | SMT |
| HSEC8 | SMT |
| QSH | SMT |
| QTH | SMT |
| TFM | SMT |
| TSM | SMT |
| SEAM | Card Edge |
| SSW | THT |
| TSW | THT |
High-speed rated series:
Standard series (not high-speed rated):
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