{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"DF12C-50DS-0.5V~181~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12C-50DS-0.5V~181~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose DF12 series, DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81), 50-position receptacle, center strip contacts, 0.020\" (0.50mm) pitch, 2 rows, surface mount, gold-plated contacts, mated stacking heights 3.5mm/4mm/5mm.","salesMarkdown":"## 0.50 mm Pitch Board-to-Board Receptacle — 50 Positions, Now Obsolete The Hirose DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) is a 50-position receptacle from the DF12 series, using a 0.020\" (0.50mm) pitch and two rows of center strip contacts. ## Mated Stacking Heights and Board Layout The DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) supports three mated stacking heights — 3.5mm, 4mm, and 5mm — depending on which mating header is selected from the DF12 series. The 0.50mm pitch and 50 positions in two rows demand a tight board footprint; the 2.70mm height above board (0.106\") keeps the profile low, suitable for space-constrained mezzanine layouts.","metaTitle":"Hirose DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) 50-Pos 0.50mm Receptacle","metaDescription":"Hirose DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) 50-position 0.50mm pitch receptacle, center strip contacts. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Board-to-Board Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Pitch":"0.020\\\" (0.50mm)","Series":"DF12","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Features":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Center Strip Contacts","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Obsolete","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Height Above Board":"0.106\\\" (2.70mm)","Number of Positions":"50","Mated Stacking Heights":"3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm","Contact Finish Thickness":"8.00µin (0.203µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.3500","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/801352e576480b4c19254a5dc0f8f8a7.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81)?","answer":"The DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) is obsolete and no longer in production."},{"question":"Is the DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) obsolete?","answer":"Yes, the Hirose DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) is officially obsolete. It is no longer manufactured, and supply is limited to surplus or broker stock."},{"question":"What is the replacement for the DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81)?","answer":"Any alternative must be evaluated for form, fit, and function — pitch, position count, footprint, and stacking height — against the original design."},{"question":"What are the mating stacking heights for the DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81)?","answer":"The DF12C-50DS-0.5V(81) supports mated stacking heights of 3.5mm, 4mm, and 5mm, depending on the mating DF12 series header selected."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12C-50DS-0.5V~181~2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12C-50DS-0.5V~181~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}