SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS is a 12-position receptacle connector manufactured by Samtec Inc., designed for board-to-board or cable applications with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing. This surface mount connector features gold-plated mating contacts, forked contact design, and push-pull fastening. The part is actively produced and stocked at 669 units. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified based on matching electrical and mechanical specifications within the SSW series rectangular connector family.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer Part Number	SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS
Manufacturer	Samtec Inc.
Category	Rectangular Connectors
Series	SSW
Connector Type	Receptacle
Number of Positions	12
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull
Contact Type	Forked
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Current Rating	4.7A per Contact
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C
Insulation Material	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)
Product Status	Active

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS are identified within the Samtec SSW series based on matching the following critical parameters:

Connector type: Receptacle
Number of positions: 12
Pitch spacing: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of rows: 2
Row spacing: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting type: Surface Mount
Termination: Solder
Fastening type: Push-Pull
Contact type: Forked
Contact finish - mating: Gold
Current rating: 4.7A per Contact
Operating temperature range: -55°C ~ 125°C
Insulation material: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0
RoHS compliance: ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture sensitivity level: 1 (Unlimited)

Variations in part numbering within this group reflect differences in contact finish post material or manufacturing process options that do not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS	SSW-106-22-F-D-VS	SSW-106-22-F-D-VS-K
Manufacturer	Samtec Inc.	Samtec Inc.	Samtec Inc.
Connector Type	Receptacle	Receptacle	Receptacle
Number of Positions	12	12	12
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2	2	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Contact Type	Forked	Forked	Forked
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	3.00µin (0.076µm)	3.00µin (0.076µm)	3.00µin (0.076µm)
Current Rating (Amps)	4.7A per Contact	4.7A per Contact	4.7A per Contact
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Insulation Material	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Product Status	Active	Active	Active
Inventory (Pcs)	669	1150	1060

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three parts—SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS, SSW-106-22-F-D-VS, and SSW-106-22-F-D-VS-K—are active products from Samtec Inc. with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Selection among these parts is based on availability and manufacturing process options:

SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS is the primary specification with 669 units in stock.

SSW-106-22-F-D-VS is a direct substitute with higher inventory availability (1150 units).

SSW-106-22-F-D-VS-K includes pick-and-place feature optimization and maintains full specification compliance with 1060 units in stock.

All parts meet ROHS3 compliance, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity requirements. Selection should prioritize inventory availability and manufacturing process requirements for the application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS, SSW-106-22-F-D-VS, and SSW-106-22-F-D-VS-K electrically interchangeable?

A: Yes. All three parts share identical electrical specifications including 12-position configuration, 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, 4.7A per contact current rating, and -55°C to 125°C operating temperature range.

Q: Are these parts mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. All three parts have identical mechanical specifications including surface mount termination, push-pull fastening, forked contact design, and 0.335" (8.51mm) insulation height.

Q: What is the difference between SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS and SSW-106-22-F-D-VS?

A: Both parts meet identical specifications. Differences in part numbering reflect manufacturing process variations that do not affect form, fit, or function.

Q: What does the "-K" suffix in SSW-106-22-F-D-VS-K indicate?

A: The "-K" suffix indicates pick-and-place feature optimization for automated assembly processes. Electrical and mechanical specifications remain identical to the base part.

Q: Can I substitute SSW-106-22-F-D-VS-K for SSW-106-22-FM-D-VS in existing designs?

A: Yes. The parts are fully interchangeable from electrical and mechanical perspectives. The pick-and-place feature in the "-K" variant does not affect compatibility with existing PCB layouts or mating connectors.

Q: Are all three parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All parts are ROHS3 compliant and suitable for applications requiring RoHS certification.

Q: What is the moisture sensitivity level for these connectors?

A: All three parts have MSL 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions for storage or handling.

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