TSW-106-22-S-S-RE Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TSW-106-22-S-S-RE is an active rectangular connector header manufactured by Samtec Inc., designed for through-hole, right-angle board-to-board or cable applications. This 6-position connector operates at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch and features male pin contacts with gold-plated mating surfaces and tin-plated posts. The part is ROHS3 compliant with UL94 V-0 flammability rating and operates across -55°C to 125°C. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified based on matching electrical and mechanical parameters that preserve functional compatibility in circuit board applications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	6
Number of Rows	1
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Contact Shape	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Contact Finish - Post	Tin
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the TSW-106-22-S-S-RE are qualified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional interchangeability:

Connector type (Header)
Contact type (Male Pin)
Pitch - mating (0.100" / 2.54mm)
Number of positions (6)
Number of rows (1)
Mounting type (Through Hole, Right Angle)
Termination method (Solder)
Contact shape (Square)
Contact finish - mating (Gold)
Contact finish - post (Tin)
Contact material (Phosphor Bronze)
Operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 125°C)
Material flammability rating (UL94 V-0)
RoHS compliance (ROHS3)

The three identified substitute parts maintain these core parameters. Variations in insulation material (Polybutylene Terephthalate vs. Liquid Crystal Polymer) and insulation height (0.119" vs. 0.122") do not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility for standard board-to-board applications.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	TSW-106-22-S-S-RE	TSW-106-22-S-S-RA	HTSW-106-22-S-S-RA	HTSW-106-22-SM-S-RA
Manufacturer	Samtec Inc.	Samtec Inc.	Samtec Inc.	Samtec Inc.
Series	TSW	TSW	HTSW	HTSW
Connector Type	Header	Header	Header	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	6	6	6	6
Number of Rows	1	1	1	1
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Contact Length - Mating	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)
Contact Finish - Post	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Insulation Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Insulation Height	0.119" (3.02mm)	0.119" (3.02mm)	0.122" (3.10mm)	0.122" (3.10mm)
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Natural	Natural
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Product Status	Active	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All four parts maintain active product status with ROHS3 compliance and UL94 V-0 flammability certification. Selection between TSW-106-22-S-S-RE and its substitutes depends on specific application requirements:

TSW-106-22-S-S-RE and TSW-106-22-S-S-RA share identical insulation material (PBT) and insulation height (0.119"), differing only in series designation within the TSW family.

HTSW-106-22-S-S-RA and HTSW-106-22-SM-S-RA utilize Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) insulation with 0.122" insulation height, offering enhanced thermal and chemical resistance compared to PBT variants. These parts belong to the HTSW series.

All parts are suitable for applications requiring -55°C to 125°C operation with gold-plated mating contacts and tin-plated solder posts. Inventory availability varies across part numbers, with TSW-106-22-S-S-RE at 1064 units, TSW-106-22-S-S-RA at 892 units, HTSW-106-22-S-S-RA at 1067 units, and HTSW-106-22-SM-S-RA at 961 units.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TSW-106-22-S-S-RE be directly replaced with TSW-106-22-S-S-RA?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical and mechanical specifications, including connector type, contact configuration, pitch, number of positions, mounting type, contact materials, and operating temperature range. The difference in series designation does not affect functional compatibility.

Q: What is the difference between PBT and LCP insulation materials in these connectors?

A: PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) is used in TSW-106-22-S-S-RE and TSW-106-22-S-S-RA. LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) is used in HTSW-106-22-S-S-RA and HTSW-106-22-SM-S-RA. Both materials meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and operate across the same temperature range. LCP offers superior thermal stability and chemical resistance in demanding environments.

Q: Does the 0.003" difference in insulation height (0.119" vs. 0.122") affect board layout compatibility?

A: The insulation height difference does not affect mating contact engagement or electrical performance. Board layout compatibility depends on through-hole spacing and mounting footprint, which remain consistent across all four parts due to identical pitch and position specifications.

Q: Are all substitute parts ROHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. TSW-106-22-S-S-RE, TSW-106-22-S-S-RA, HTSW-106-22-S-S-RA, and HTSW-106-22-SM-S-RA are all ROHS3 compliant with identical contact finish specifications (30.0µin gold on mating surfaces, tin on posts).

Q: What is the significance of the "SM" designation in HTSW-106-22-SM-S-RA?

A: The "SM" designation indicates a specific variant within the HTSW series. This part maintains all critical electrical and mechanical parameters identical to HTSW-106-22-S-S-RA, including contact configuration, pitch, number of positions, and operating specifications.

Q: Can these connectors be used interchangeably in high-temperature applications?

A: All four parts operate across -55°C to 125°C. Selection between PBT and LCP variants depends on specific thermal cycling requirements and chemical exposure conditions of the application, though both materials meet the stated operating range.

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