{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"DF12NC~13.0~2-60DS-0.5V~151~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12NC~13.0~2-60DS-0.5V~151~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose DF12 series, 0.50mm pitch, 60-position, 2-row, receptacle, center strip contacts, gold plating, surface mount, 3mm mated stacking height.","salesMarkdown":"## Board-Stacking Fit for a 60-Position Mezzanine The Hirose DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51) is a 60-position receptacle from the DF12 series, designed for board-to-board mezzanine stacking at a fixed 3mm mated height. The 0.50mm pitch and 2-row layout pack 60 circuits into a compact footprint — the position count is the highest available at this stacking height in the DF12NC(3.0) sub-series. Gold-plated center strip contacts (8.00µin) handle signal-level duty with enough corrosion resistance for controlled indoor environments. Surface-mount termination keeps the assembly reflow-compatible. ## What the 3mm Stacking Height Means for the Build The 3mm mated stacking height sets the board-to-board spacing — every other dimension in the enclosure (component clearance, standoff height, opposite-side keep-outs) must respect that z-height budget. The 0.50mm pitch forces tight trace routing between pads; a 2-layer board with 0.5mm pitch fanout typically needs at least a via-in-pad or microvia strategy to escape the inner rows. ## Mating Half and Orientation This receptacle mates with the DF12NC(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) header, which uses outer shroud contacts and the same 0.50mm pitch and 60 positions. The header has a 2.30mm height above board, giving the pair a 3mm mated stack. Both parts are surface-mount, so the board-to-board alignment relies on the solder pads and the connector body's own registration — no separate alignment pins on this variant.","metaTitle":"Hirose DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51)","metaDescription":"Hirose DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51) receptacle, 60 positions, 0.50mm pitch, 3mm stacking height, gold contacts. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"DF12","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Board-to-Board Connectors","Mezzanine & Stacking Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Pitch":"0.020\\\" (0.50mm)","Series":"DF12","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Center Strip Contacts","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Height Above Board":"0.087\\\" (2.20mm)","Base Product Number":"DF12N","Number of Positions":"60","Mated Stacking Heights":"3mm","Contact Finish Thickness":"8.00µin (0.203µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.7700","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$1.77000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.54300","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$1.47720","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$1.44440","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.37860","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$1.24736","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.14888","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.98475","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2000,"price":"$0.95193","currency":"USD"},{"qty":3000,"price":"$0.91910","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.87314","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10000,"price":"$0.85345","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/a178b685c28856019c5d0b546faeb3a7.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51) and what is the lead time?","answer":"DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51) is sourced to order through independent distribution. Submit a request for the quantity you need."},{"question":"What is the mating height for DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51) and what header mates with it?","answer":"The mated stacking height is 3mm. The mating header is the DF12NC(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51), which has a 2.30mm height above board and outer shroud contacts. Both parts share the same 0.50mm pitch and 60-position count."},{"question":"Is DF12NC(3.0)-60DS-0.5V(51) RoHS compliant and what is the contact finish thickness?","answer":"Yes, it is RoHS compliant. The contact finish is gold with a thickness of 8.00µin (0.203µm)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12NC~13.0~2-60DS-0.5V~151~2","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/DF12NC~13.0~2-60DS-0.5V~151~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}