Part Information Review and Update

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Review all available part information (MPN, package, pin count, description, properties). If no datasheet URL is already set, search the web for the official datasheet and update the part's Datasheet property with the URL. Then cross-check the schematic symbol, footprint, and pin descriptions against the datasheet. Summarize key specs and flag any mismatches.

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I reviewed the part against official Samtec documentation and set the missing Datasheet URL to the official ERF8/ERM8 product spec. Structurally, the symbol/footprint look mostly correct: 60 terminals and 60 signal pads match the 2×30 connector, but the project description and several metadata fields are incomplete, and terminal pin descriptions are missing. Full details are in the Part Information Review project file.
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Part Information Review — ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR
Scope
Reviewed the current Flux part project information, project properties, schematic terminals, footprint/layout nodes, attached assets, and official Samtec documentation for ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR.
Datasheet URL
  • Existing project context had manufacturer and MPN set but no visible Datasheet URL in the live project properties inspected at runtime.
  • I set the project Datasheet URL property to the official Samtec product specification PDF:
    • https://suddendocs.samtec.com/productspecs/erm8-erf8.pdf
Current Project Metadata

Table

FieldCurrent / observed valueDatasheet / official source checkStatus
Manufacturer Part NumberERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TRMatches target part numberOK
Manufacturer NameSamtecMatches official sourceOK
Designator PrefixJAppropriate for connectorOK
Datasheet URLSet to official Samtec ERM8/ERF8 product specOfficial Samtec PDFOK
DescriptionSAMTECToo generic; official description is a shielded/high-speed Edge Rate socket familyMismatch / incomplete
Part TypeNot present at project level in visible propertiesShould be ConnectorMissing
Package / Case CodeNot present in visible project propertiesRecommended: 0.80 mm Edge Rate socket, 2x30, vertical SMT, ERF8-S/DV-L or similarMissing
Operating VoltageNot present225 VAC rating from product specMissing
Max CurrentNot present2.2 A current rating from product specMissing
Operating TemperatureNot present-55°C to +125°CMissing
Official Part Decoding / Description
From Samtec official catalog and drawings:
  • ERF8 = shielded socket family / Edge Rate socket assembly.
  • 030 = 30 positions per row.
  • DV = double vertical, 2-row configuration.
  • Total signal terminals = 60.
  • Pitch = 0.80 mm.
  • Lead style 05.0 = 5 mm lead style.
  • L = 10 µin / 0.25 µm gold on contact, matte tin on tail.
  • K = polyimide film pick-and-place pad.
  • TR = tape-and-reel packaging.
Important ambiguity: the exact MPN is ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR. Official Samtec sources use S in different option positions. For this configured part, -S before -DV is associated with the shielded/high-speed socket family optioning in the ERF8-S catalog context; the mechanical extraction also noted possible ambiguity with plating/option field interpretation. The actual project should preserve the exact manufacturer MPN as the authority.
Key Specifications

Table

SpecificationValue
Connector seriesERF8 / ERM8 Edge Rate rugged high-speed socket / terminal strip
Connector typeBoard-to-board socket / high-speed connector
Pitch0.80 mm
Positions per row30
Rows2
Total signal contacts60
Current rating2.2 A
Voltage rating225 VAC
Dielectric withstanding voltage675 VAC
Insulation resistance50,000 MΩ
Contact resistance / LLCR requirementΔ15 mΩ maximum
Operating temperature-55°C to +125°C
Operating humidity90% to 95% per EIA-364-31
PackagingTape & reel
Schematic Symbol / Terminal Audit
Observed schematic terminals:
  • The schematic contains 60 Terminal components, with terminal designators and Pin Number properties covering 01 through 60.
  • Each terminal is a generic Flux terminal component with part UID 835bf3e1-33dd-41bb-a166-c0a31607d645.
  • Each terminal has:
    • Part Type: Terminal
    • Pin Type: Passive
    • Designator Prefix: P
    • Pin Number matching its terminal number.
Datasheet / drawing expectation:
  • 60 signal contacts = 2 rows × 30 positions.
  • Numbering convention:
    • Pin 1 at one end on one row.
    • Pin 2 at the corresponding end on the other row.
    • Odd-numbered pins on one row; even-numbered pins on the other row.
    • Pin 59 / 60 at the opposite end.
Symbol status:
  • Pin count: OK — 60 terminals present, matching 60 signal contacts.
  • Pin numbering: OK — terminals cover 01–60.
  • Pin type: OK for a connector — Passive is suitable for connector contacts.
  • Pin descriptions: Missing — no Pin Description property is present on the terminals. For a connector, this is not necessarily fatal, but adding descriptions like Signal contact 01 through Signal contact 60 would improve library quality.
  • Symbol layout: Appears split left/right with odd/even ordering consistent with a two-row connector symbol. No electrical mismatch found.
Footprint / Layout Audit
Observed layout:
  • Layout tree contains 60 signal Pad nodes with designators 01 through 60.
  • Layout tree also contains additional mount/mechanical pad nodes:
    • S1
    • S2
    • two pads with designator None
  • Assets include:
    • Default symbol SVG.
    • KiCad footprint asset: SAMTEC_ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR.kicad_mod.
    • STEP model: ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR.stp.
Official footprint expectation:
  • 60 signal SMT pads.
  • Signal pad size: 0.500 mm × 1.10 mm.
  • Signal pad pitch: 0.80 mm.
  • Two PCB rows, row spacing approximately 4.50 mm.
  • For -L option:
    • 2 × Ø0.83 mm PTH mechanical/latch holes.
    • 2 × Ø1.45 mm NPTH holes.
  • No separate shield pads for this exact configured footprint; latches/mechanical holes are expected.
Footprint status:
  • Signal pad count: OK — 60 signal pads observed.
  • Mechanical/latch features: Likely OK — observed S1, S2, and two None pad nodes align with expected 2 PTH + 2 NPTH mechanical/latch features.
  • Pad numbering: Likely OK by count and designator coverage; exact physical ordering could not be fully verified from the layout tree output because detailed pad coordinates/sizes were not exposed in the returned layout data.
  • 3D model: Present — STEP asset exists.
  • Footprint asset: Present — KiCad footprint asset exists.
Mismatches / Issues Flagged
  1. Project description is too generic
    • Current description: SAMTEC.
    • Recommended description: 0.80 mm Edge Rate high-speed board-to-board socket connector, 2x30 positions, vertical SMT, 2.2 A, 225 VAC, -55°C to +125°C.
  2. Missing project-level metadata
    • Recommended additions:
      • Part Type = Connector
      • Package or Case Code = ERF8 2x30 vertical SMT socket, 0.80 mm pitch
      • Operating Voltage = 225 V
      • Max Current = 2.2 A
      • Operating Temperature = -55°C to +125°C
  3. Terminal pin descriptions are missing
    • All 60 terminals have Pin Number and Pin Type, but no pin descriptions.
    • Recommended: add concise descriptions like Signal contact 01, etc., if desired.
  4. Footprint geometry not fully verifiable from returned layout detail
    • Count-level checks pass.
    • Exact pad dimensions and coordinates should be visually/DRC verified against the official Samtec footprint drawing if final library release quality is required.
  5. No BOM part entry appears in BOM output
    • BOM query returned “No parts have been added yet,” which may be normal for a published part project but should be noted if expecting a conventional design BOM.
Overall Assessment
The part project is broadly consistent with the official Samtec ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR information at the major structural level: correct MPN/manufacturer, official datasheet URL now set, 60 schematic terminals, 60 footprint signal pads, expected mechanical/latch pads, footprint asset, and STEP model all present. The main cleanup items are metadata completeness and richer pin descriptions, not a fundamental pin-count or footprint-count mismatch.

  • Scope

  • Datasheet URL

  • Current Project Metadata

  • Official Part Decoding / Description

  • Key Specifications

  • Schematic Symbol / Terminal Audit

  • Footprint / Layout Audit

  • Mismatches / Issues Flagged

  • Overall Assessment

Documents

  • Part Information Review — ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

Assets

stp

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR.stp3D Model
ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR_0_0 Symbol.svgDefault
ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR-thumb.png

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR-thumb.png

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR-thumbThumbnail
kicad_mod

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

SAMTEC_ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR.kicad_modFootprint

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR thumbnail
60 Position Connector Socket, Outer Shroud Contacts Surface Mount Gold
The ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR is a high-speed board-to-board mezzanine socket connector from the Samtec Edge Rate™ ERF8 series. It is designed for reliable high-density interconnection in compact embedded, industrial, communication, and high-speed digital systems. The connector features a rugged dual-row surface-mount design with outer shield contacts to improve signal integrity and reduce EMI in high-speed applications.
Key features:
60-position dual-row mezzanine socket connector 0.80 mm pitch for high-density PCB layouts Surface-mount termination Edge Rate™ contact system optimized for high-speed signaling Gold-plated contacts for improved durability and conductivity Supports multiple stacking heights (7 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 20 mm) Includes board guide, latch, and pick-and-place features Operating temperature range: -55°C to +125°C Rated current up to 2.2 A per pin Designed for rugged board-to-board applications with enhanced signal integrity
#CommonPartsLibrary #Connector #ERF8-030

Properties

ERF8-030-05.0-S-DV-L-K-TR

Samtec

Connector

suddendocs.samtec.com/productspecs/erm8-erf8.pdf

J

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