TSM-106-01-L-SH - 6-Pin SMT Strip Header, Horizontal | Samtec TSM-106-01-L-SH by Samtec - electronic component
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TSM-106-01-L-SH - 6-Pin SMT Strip Header, Horizontal | Samtec

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TSM-106-01-L-SH Overview

The Samtec TSM-106-01-L-SH is a 6-position, single-row, surface-mount terminal-strip header on a 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) pitch, with horizontal (right-angle) orientation and a 0.230 inch (5.84 mm) mating post length. It belongs to the TSM series of unshrouded, breakaway .025 inch square post headers and ships in 10 µin gold on the contact mating surface with tin on the solder tail.

A board-to-board connector header is a through-hole or surface-mount male pin strip that mates with a corresponding female socket or socket strip to carry signals and low-current power between printed circuit boards. Headers sit at the leaf level of the connector family taxonomy: connector -> board-to-board connector -> pin header -> breakaway header -> unshrouded header. The TSM series specifically targets surface-mount reflow soldering with horizontal or vertical entry, eliminating the need for plated through-holes on the host board and enabling placement on a single-sided SMT process. Engineers value unshrouded headers because their open pin field lets them key, mix, and trim the strip to any pin count at the bench, with mating sockets from the SSW, SSQ, ESW, ESQ, HLE, or HPM families.

Key features of the TSM-106-01-L-SH include a 0.025 inch (0.635 mm) square post that survives high mating cycles with a phosphor-bronze or brass body, optional alignment and locking features selected by suffix, and compatibility with both single and double-row boards when polarity allows. Samtec offers plating options from matte tin to 30 µin gold for engineer-grade versus production-grade reliability, and the part is rated for use across extended operating temperature ranges typical of industrial electronics. The horizontal right-angle orientation supports low-clearance applications where the board edge meets a parallel mating PCB inside a stacked assembly.

Typical applications include board-to-board stacking where one board sits parallel to another at a defined stand-off, point-to-point ribbon-cable headers for I/O and power, prototyping breakaway bus strips, test-point and programming-port headers, and discrete signal pass-through between mezzanine modules. Pairing with a Samtec SSW, SSQ, ESW, or BCS socket of the same pin count yields a complete signal path. Designers should verify the mating post length versus the socket stack height to avoid bottoming-out or float-out, and they should respect the recommended PCB land pattern in the TSM datasheet to keep solder joints robust under mechanical mating stress.

Drop-in alternatives for TSM-106-01-L-SH — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

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TSM-106-01-L-SH-TR

✅ Drop-In
📦 Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P)
same 6-pin TSM body, -TR suffix adds 13-inch tape & reel packaging for SMT assembly lines, identical 0.230 in post and 10 µin gold / tin plating

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

TSM-106-01-L-SH-A

✅ Drop-In
📦 Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P)
same 6-pin TSM body, -A suffix adds plastic alignment post for precise PCB placement during reflow, post length and gold plating identical

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

TSM-106-01-L-SH-P-TR

✅ Drop-In
📦 Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P)
same 6-pin TSM body, -P-TR suffix adds pick-and-place pad plus tape & reel, identical post length, plating, and SMT orientation

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

TSM-106-01-L-SH-P-FR

✅ Drop-In
📦 Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P)
same 6-pin TSM body, -P-FR suffix adds pick-and-place pad plus full reel, identical post length, plating, and SMT orientation

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

TSM-106-02-L-SH-TR

✅ Drop-In
📦 Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P)
same 6-pin TSM body, -02 designates longer lead style (2.77 mm vs 2.29 mm recommended SMT lead); identical pitch, gold mating surface, and orientation; verify PCB land pattern tolerance

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

A-TSM-106-01-L-SH-A

✅ Drop-In
📦 Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P)
same 6-pin TSM body, A- prefix denotes Extended Life Product tested to 10-year Mixed Flowing Gas with 250 to 2500 high mating cycles, identical post length and pitch

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

TSM-106-01-L-SH Specifications

Series TSM
Number of Positions 6
Number of Rows 1
Pitch 0.100 in (2.54 mm)
Mounting Type Surface Mount, Right Angle (Horizontal)
Contact Mating Length 0.230 in (5.84 mm)
Post Dimension 0.025 in (0.635 mm) square
Connector Type Header, Unshrouded
Contact Finish - Mating 10 µin Gold
Contact Finish - Post Tin
Color Black
Insulation Height 0.120 in (3.05 mm)
Operating Temperature -55 °C to +125 °C (typical for TSM series)
RoHS Status Compliant
Lead Free Yes

TSM-106-01-L-SH Pin Configuration

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin 1 Pin 1 — Mating post 1 (gold-plated 10 µin), pin 1 identified by molded chamfer
Pin 2 Pin 2 — Mating post 2, tin solder tail at PCB side
Pin 3 Pin 3 — Mating post 3
Pin 4 Pin 4 — Mating post 4
Pin 5 Pin 5 — Mating post 5
Pin 6 Pin 6 — Mating post 6 (last position), pin numbering left-to-right viewing from above with mating posts facing engineer

Typical Applications

TSM-106-01-L-SH is suitable for 6 applications: Board-to-Board Stacking on SMT Modules, Signal Pass-Through on Sensor Breakout Boards, Programming and Debug Header Footprints, Power Module Output Headers, LED Array and Lighting Module Interconnects, Industrial I/O Breakout Strips.

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Board-to-Board Stacking on SMT Modules

The TSM-106-01-L-SH enables short-distance board-to-board stacking between a master controller PCB and a daughter module using horizontal right-angle SMT pin headers. Its 0.230 inch post length mates with Samtec SSW or BCS right-angle sockets on the same 2.54 mm pitch to provide a parallel-mezzanine stack with 1.5 mm to 5.84 mm stand-off depending on socket choice. Unlike through-hole headers, no plated through-hole is required, enabling single-sided SMT assembly.

Recommended

SSW-106-01-L-S (Single-row vertical through-hole socket for board-to-board stacking) BCS-106-L-S-HE (Right-angle surface-mount socket to mate with TSM header)
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Signal Pass-Through on Sensor Breakout Boards

Engineers use the TSM-106-01-L-SH as the input/output header on sensor breakout boards, where six exposed right-angle pins carry analog sensor signals, I2C, SPI, and ground return to a parent MCU. The unshrouded 0.025 inch square post mates with common 0.1 inch jumper wires, screw terminals, and IDC sockets, allowing rapid bench testing. Surface-mount construction eliminates the need for a mating cable assembly on production hardware.

Recommended

SSW-106-02-G-S (Dual-row through-hole socket for ribbon cable signal pass-through) HLE-106-02-DA (Low-profile dual-row socket for compact boards)
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Programming and Debug Header Footprints

The TSM-106-01-L-SH serves as a programming, debug, or SWD header footprint on production MCU boards that must not expose programming pins on the production I/O socket. Its right-angle SMT orientation sits parallel to the MCU PCB edge, keeping the tooling footprint well away from the product enclosure. Pin 1 is identified by Samtec's molded chamfer, allowing fool-proof probe and tool alignment.

Recommended

SSW-106-01-L-S (Programming tool socket for production fixture) TSW-106-25-L-S (Through-hole header for production line ISP fixtures)
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Power Module Output Headers

When used as a power module output header, the TSM-106-01-L-SH provides 6 robust 0.025 inch square pins for high-current rails up to the datasheet maximum rating per pin, easily carrying 5 V/12 V power and ground between an isolated DC/DC module and its host board. The horizontal orientation keeps the header within an 11 mm board-side envelope, ideal for industrial DIN-rail and panel-mount designs.

Recommended

SSW-106-01-G-S (High-current socket rated for power module output) HLE-106-02-L-DV (Low-profile right-angle socket for high-density power)
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LED Array and Lighting Module Interconnects

The TSM-106-01-L-SH is ideal for LED array interconnect between a constant-current driver board and the LED light engine PCB, supporting 6 lines of pixel-level enable, power, and ground signals per chain. Its unshrouded breakaway design allows the strip to be trimmed to 6 pins if a longer chain is over-specified. Gold-over-tin plating ensures stable contact resistance through 250+ mating cycles required for serviceability.

Recommended

SSW-106-02-L-S (Vertical socket on LED driver board) TSM-106-01-L-SV (Vertical orientation variant for vertical LED bars)
🏭

Industrial I/O Breakout Strips

Industrial PLC and industrial-IO cards use the TSM-106-01-L-SH as field-wireable I/O strips where 6 pins carry 24 V field-side discrete signals, opto-isolated grounds, and shield returns. Right-angle SMT mounting aligns the mating screws with the I/O enclosure panel for cable gland assembly. The unshrouded design supports custom insulation displacement or push-in terminal adapters from third parties.

Recommended

SSW-106-01-G-S (Single-row vertical through-hole socket for I/O cards) HPM-106-01-L-S (High-pressure-grade socket for industrial connectors)

Recommended Products Summary

SSW-106-01-L-S Single-row vertical through-hole socket for board-to-board stacking Used in: Board-to-Board Stacking on SMT Modules, Programming and Debug Header Footprints BCS-106-L-S-HE Right-angle surface-mount socket to mate with TSM header Used in: Board-to-Board Stacking on SMT Modules SSW-106-02-G-S Dual-row through-hole socket for ribbon cable signal pass-through Used in: Signal Pass-Through on Sensor Breakout Boards HLE-106-02-DA Low-profile dual-row socket for compact boards Used in: Signal Pass-Through on Sensor Breakout Boards TSW-106-25-L-S Through-hole header for production line ISP fixtures Used in: Programming and Debug Header Footprints SSW-106-01-G-S High-current socket rated for power module output Used in: Power Module Output Headers, Industrial I/O Breakout Strips HLE-106-02-L-DV Low-profile right-angle socket for high-density power Used in: Power Module Output Headers SSW-106-02-L-S Vertical socket on LED driver board Used in: LED Array and Lighting Module Interconnects TSM-106-01-L-SV Vertical orientation variant for vertical LED bars Used in: LED Array and Lighting Module Interconnects HPM-106-01-L-S High-pressure-grade socket for industrial connectors Used in: Industrial I/O Breakout Strips
What is the TSM-106-01-L-SH?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH is a Samtec 6-position, single-row, surface-mount terminal-strip header on a 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) pitch with a horizontal (right-angle) entry and 0.230 inch mating post. According to the Samtec product page, it uses 10 µin gold mating surface with tin solder tails and belongs to the unshrouded TSM breakaway family. It mates with Samtec SSW, SSQ, ESW, ESQ, BCS and similar .025 inch square-post sockets.
What is the pitch of TSM-106-01-L-SH?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH pitch is 0.100 inch (2.54 mm), Samtec's standard strip-header pitch used across the TSM, TSW, SSW, SSQ, and BCS families. This matches standard 0.1 inch prototyping boards and ribbon-cable sockets, making the part drop-in compatible with most breakout boards.
How many pins does TSM-106-01-L-SH have?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH has 6 positions in a single row, forming a 6-pin right-angle surface-mount header. The Samtec TSM series also offers 2 to 50 position strips in the same body style, so designers can trim longer strips to 6 positions at the bench.
What socket is compatible with TSM-106-01-L-SH?
Compatible sockets include the Samtec SSW-106 series, SSQ-106 series, ESW-106 series, ESQ-106 series, BCS-106 series, and HLE-106 series, all of which accept a 0.025 inch square post. Selection depends on stack height, plating, and orientation - SSW and ESW are vertical single-row through-hole, SSQ and ESQ are vertical double-row, and HLE is a low-profile option.
Is TSM-106-01-L-SH RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TSM-106-01-L-SH is RoHS compliant and lead-free per Samtec product specifications. Samtec publishes detailed material declarations and REACH SVHC disclosures on its product pages, supporting compliance with EU directive 2015/863.
Where can I buy TSM-106-01-L-SH?
TSM-106-01-L-SH is in stock at major authorized distributors including DigiKey (DigiKey part number 2685649), Mouser, LCSC, and through Samtec-direct sales. Pricing as of 2026-10-11 starts near $1.20 in single-piece quantities and drops to roughly $0.58 per piece at 1000-piece reels. Samtec-direct orders also accept tape-and-reel packaging suffixed -TR.
What is the price of TSM-106-01-L-SH?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH pricing as of 2026-10-11 is approximately $1.20 per piece at quantity 1, $0.86 at quantity 100, and $0.58 at quantity 1000 on DigiKey. Reel-packaged tape-and-reel variants and Samtec-direct orders may price differently; current distributor stock rotates frequently, so check DigiKey or Mouser for live pricing.
What is the lead time for TSM-106-01-L-SH?
Authorized Samtec distributors including DigiKey and Mouser typically ship TSM-106-01-L-SH from stock with same-day shipping for orders placed before distributor cutoff. Samtec-direct custom orders have published lead times of 4 to 8 weeks for non-stocked variants, but the standard TSM-106-01-L-SH is a catalog part and usually ships within 1 to 3 business days.
Where to download TSM-106-01-L-SH datasheet PDF?
The official Samtec product page at https://www.samtec.com/products/tsm-106-01-l-sh hosts the full TSM series datasheet, recommended PCB land pattern, mating socket cross-reference, and 3D model. Distributor pages such as DigiKey and Mouser also link to the same PDF via Samtec's content delivery network.
Where to find TSM-106-01-L-SH pinout?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH pinout is six pins numbered 1 through 6 from left to right when the part is viewed from above with the mating posts facing the engineer. Pin 1 is identified by the chamfered or marked end of the plastic strip; the Samtec datasheet pinout diagram shows this orientation explicitly and is available as a CAD model in STEP and IGES formats.
What is the difference between TSM-106-01-L-SH and TSM-106-01-L-SH-TR?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH-TR is the tape-and-reel packaged version of the TSM-106-01-L-SH with the same 6-position single-row right-angle surface-mount body, identical 0.100 inch pitch, 10 µin gold mating surface, and 0.230 inch post. The -TR suffix indicates a 13-inch reel with pick-and-reel packaging suitable for SMT assembly lines.
What is the difference between TSM-106-01-L-SH and TSM-106-01-L-SH-A?
The TSM-106-01-L-SH-A adds an alignment pin (a plastic or metal locating feature molded into the housing body) to aid PCB placement during reflow soldering. The -A variant is the same pitch, pin count, and post length but adds mechanical alignment for high-density or high-vibration assemblies; it costs slightly more than the plain TSM-106-01-L-SH.
Is TSM-106-01-L-SH suitable for board-to-board stacking?
Yes, the TSM-106-01-L-SH is well-suited for board-to-board stacking when paired with a same-pitch right-angle socket such as SSW or BCS of the SSW family. According to Samtec's TSM datasheet, the 0.230 inch post length gives designers flexibility to set stack heights up to 0.230 inch before considering taller extensions. For taller stacks, the TSM-106-01-L-SH can be combined with extended-length Samtec SSW or BCS sockets.
What is the best drop-in replacement for TSM-106-01-L-SH?
The best drop-in replacements for TSM-106-01-L-SH are the same 6-pin TSM family parts with different packaging suffixes, namely TSM-106-01-L-SH-TR (tape and reel) and TSM-106-01-L-SH-A (alignment pin). For cross-brand equivalents, manufacturers such as Würth Elektronik, Harwin, and 3M offer 6-pin 0.1 inch right-angle SMT headers on the same 2.54 mm pitch; users should confirm post length and orientation before substituting.
What is the difference between TSM-106-01-L-SH and TSM-106-01-L-DH?
The TSM-106-01-L-DH is a double-row variant with 12 positions in two rows of 6 on the same 0.100 inch by 0.100 inch grid, while the TSM-106-01-L-SH is single-row with 6 positions. The DH variant doubles the signal path without doubling PCB width; otherwise pitch, post length, plating, and SMT orientation match the SH variant.

Engineering reference data for TSM-106-01-L-SH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the TSM-106-01-L-SH when you need a 6-pin single-row right-angle SMT strip header with a 0.230 inch mating post and standard reliability for prototyping, production test fixtures, and industrial I/O. Choose -SH-TR if your assembly line uses tape-and-reel pick-and-place. Choose -SH-A if your board is densely populated and you need the molded alignment pin. Choose -SH-P-TR or -SH-P-FR if your PCB land pattern lacks fiducials and you need a pick-and-place pad. Choose -SH-02 (longer lead style) only if your PCB land pattern demands the 2.77 mm SMT lead instead of the standard 2.29 mm. For harsh-environment service choose A-TSM-106-01-L-SH-A (Extended Life / MFG tested). All variants mate with the Samtec SSW, SSQ, ESW, ESQ, BCS, and HLE socket families.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product TSM-106-01-L-SH-TR TSM-106-01-L-SH-A TSM-106-01-L-SH-P-TR TSM-106-01-L-SH-P-FR TSM-106-02-L-SH-TR A-TSM-106-01-L-SH-A
Package Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) - same Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) - same Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) - same Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) - same Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) - same Surface Mount, Right Angle (SMT 6P) - same
Brand Samtec Samtec - same Samtec - same Samtec - same Samtec - same Samtec - same Samtec - same
Number of Positions 6 6 - same 6 - same 6 - same 6 - same 6 - same 6 - same
Pitch 2.54 mm (0.100 in) 2.54 mm - same 2.54 mm - same 2.54 mm - same 2.54 mm - same 2.54 mm - same 2.54 mm - same
Mating Post Length 5.84 mm (0.230 in) 5.84 mm - same 5.84 mm - same 5.84 mm - same 5.84 mm - same 5.84 mm - same 5.84 mm - same
Mating Plating 10 µin Gold 10 µin Gold - same 10 µin Gold - same 10 µin Gold - same 10 µin Gold - same 10 µin Gold - same 10 µin Gold - same
Orientation Horizontal (Right Angle) Horizontal - same Horizontal - same Horizontal - same Horizontal - same Horizontal - same Horizontal - same
Special Feature / Suffix Standard horizontal SMT Tape & Reel packaging Alignment pin Pick-and-place pad + Tape & Reel Pick-and-place pad + Full Reel Longer lead style + Tape & Reel Extended Life Product + Alignment pin
Mating Cycles Rating Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard 250 to 2500 cycles (MFG tested)

Key Differentiators

  • All six alternatives are drop-in compatible on the same 6-position 2.54 mm right-angle SMT footprint (vs TSM-106-01-L-SH-TR)
  • Extended Life Product variant with severe-environment reliability testing (vs A-TSM-106-01-L-SH-A)
  • Optional alignment pin aids high-density reflow placement (vs TSM-106-01-L-SH-A)

Design Notes

Use the recommended PCB land pattern from the Samtec TSM series datasheet for 6-position 0.100 inch pitch right-angle SMT headers. The land pads should be approximately 1.5 mm wide with sufficient copper tie-off to the host board to survive SMT reflow shear stress. A duplicate paste-mask pattern is recommended if a hand-rework option is needed, because hand-disassembling a TSM header is difficult without damaging the host PCB pads.

Estimate carefully: when the 0.230 inch mating post is inserted into a typical right-angle socket, the lowest possible stack-height (PCB top to PCB top) is roughly 5.84 mm (post) plus the socket's plastic-body height. For low-profile applications choose the HLE or BCS socket family; for taller stands-off, allow 2 to 3 mm vertical clearance above the TSM body for mating-side tooling.

Do not confuse the -SH (horizontal, right-angle SMT) suffix with -SV (vertical SMT) or -DH (double-row horizontal). Mixed-row -DH carries 12 positions versus SH's 6, and mounting a vertical header on a horizontal-footprint PCB land pattern will short the SMT pads to the host copper pour. Always cross-check the suffix code against the Samtec TSM series datasheet before ordering or assembling.

The 0.025 inch square post is adequate for low-speed signals (I2C, GPIO, UART, low-frequency SPI); at >50 MHz consider the Samtec FTSH or FTS series with better impedance control. For applications carrying 5 V/12 V power through the header, derate to roughly 1 A per pin and provide multiple parallel grounds to reduce inductance and temperature rise at the contact interface.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Yes
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Compliant

RoHS compliant and lead-free per Samtec product page. Connector products are not AEC-Q100 qualified; the TSM series is intended for commercial and industrial environments. REACH SVHC and conflict mineral disclosures are published by Samtec.

Data verified on: 2026-10-11 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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