MTSW-136-08-T-S-160-RA

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The MTSW-136-08-T-S-160-RA is a single-row male pin header from the Samtec MTSW series, designed for board-to-board or cable connections. It features a 2.54 mm (0.100 inch) pitch with 8 positions and right-angle through-hole termination. The connector utilizes phosphor bronze contacts with matte tin plating over nickel, housed in black glass-filled polyester insulation rated UL 94 V-0. It supports an operating temperature range of -55°C to +105°C and offers modified post height flexibility.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Flex Stack design allows for custom post heights and body positioning in precise increments
• Modified .025 inch square posts provide versatile stacking options for various application needs
• Right-angle orientation facilitates efficient space utilization on printed circuit boards

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Board-to-board interconnections requiring specific stack-up heights
• Cable-to-board connections where right-angle routing is necessary
• High-temperature processing environments due to thermal stability

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the exact modified post height specification against the official Samtec datasheet before finalizing the design, as the suffix indicates a custom length configuration. Confirm that the right-angle orientation aligns with the mechanical layout constraints of the target assembly. Ensure compatibility with mating connectors such as SSW, SSQ, ESW, ESQ, BCS, BSW, CES, SLW, HLE, or SSM series headers.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when standard fixed-height headers do not meet the required electrical clearance or mechanical stack-up dimensions. The variable post height feature accommodates variations in board thickness or spacer requirements without custom tooling. Consider the right-angle form factor for dense layouts where vertical headers would obstruct adjacent components or limit available mounting area.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This part belongs to the MTSW (Modified Terminal Strip Wire) family, which extends the classic TSW header concept by offering customizable post lengths. The series provides significant stacking flexibility compared to standard fixed-pitch headers, allowing engineers to specify exact terminal heights to match specific board assembly requirements while maintaining reliable signal integrity.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Compatible mating parts include SSW, SSQ, ESW, ESQ, BCS, BSW, CES, SLW, HLE, and SSM series headers. For direct physical substitution, verify that the mating connector matches the 0.100 inch pitch and single-row configuration. Alternative Samtec models may be considered if different post heights or orientations are required.