0.50 mm pitch, 40-position board-to-board receptacle
The DF12A(3.0)-40DS-0.5V(81): It mates to a 3mm stacking height with gold-plated contacts at 8.00µin thickness and includes a board guide for alignment during SMT assembly.

Hirose DF12 series receptacle, center strip contacts, order code DF12A(3.0)-40DS-0.5V(81), 40 positions, dual row, 0.020" (0.50mm) pitch, 3mm mated stacking height, gold contact finish 8.00µin, surface mount, board guide.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | DF12 |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Connector type | Receptacle, Center Strip Contacts |
| Height above board | 0.087\" (2.20mm) |
| Mated stacking heights | 3mm |
| Pitch | 0.020\" (0.50mm) |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) |
| Features | Board Guide |
| Contact finish | Gold |
| Rows | 2 |
| Positions | 40 |
| Contact finish thickness | 8.00µin (0.203µm) |
The DF12A(3.0)-40DS-0.5V(81): It mates to a 3mm stacking height with gold-plated contacts at 8.00µin thickness and includes a board guide for alignment during SMT assembly.
The mated stacking height is 3mm, as specified in the DF12 series documentation.
Available through independent surplus and broker channels. Quantities are confirmed per RFQ — no live stock is held on this obsolete line.