Tag Connect Footprint PCB.
- description_tag: Demonstration PCB featuring sample footprints for Tag-Connect TC2030, TC2050, TC2070 Plug-of-Nails™ programming connections. Essential evaluation tool for engineers designing space-saving debug interfaces. Order today from Debug Store. - title_tag: Tag-Connect TC-FOOTPRINT Demo PCB - Evaluate Plug-of-Nails™ Footprints | Debug Store - manufacturer: Tag-Connect, LLC - warranty: 6 Months - amazon_enable: TRUE - amazon_title: Tag Connect TC-FOOTPRINT-PCB Footprint Demo PCB - amazon_product_type: computercomponent - amazon_block: FALSE - amazon_prime_enable: FALSE - amazon_search: Tag-Connect - amazon_uk_price: 5.5 - amazon_uk_currency: GBP - amazon_de_currency: EUR - amazon_de_price: 6.215 - amazon_fr_currency: EUR - amazon_fr_price: 6.215 - amazon_es_currency: EUR - amazon_es_price: 6.215 - amazon_nl_currency: EUR - amazon_nl_price: 6.215 - amazon_it_currency: EUR - amazon_it_price: 6.215 - amazon_se_curency: SEK - amazon_se_price: 62.7 - amazon_product_id: 5055383688173 - amazon_product_id_type: EAN - amazon_update: Update - amazon_short_description: Tag Connect Footprint PCB. - amazon_long_description:Tag Connect Footprint PCB.
- amazon_main_image: https://www.thedebugstore.com/images/product/lg-tag-connect-footprint-pcb_1_1.jpg - amazon_browse_node: 428655031 - mpn: TC-FOOTPRINT-PCB - backorder_label: If no stock is shown above, order now and we'll ship within 10 working days. - badge: - widget:The Tag-Connect TC-FOOTPRINT is an essential evaluation tool for electronic design engineers considering Tag-Connect Plug-of-Nails™ solutions for their PCB designs. This compact demonstration PCB features sample footprints for TC2030, TC2030-NL, TC2050, TC2050-NL, TC2070 and TC2070-NL configurations, covering both legged and no-legs variants across 6, 10 and 14-pin arrangements.
Each footprint on this demonstration board represents real-world implementation patterns that engineers can directly reference when creating their own PCB layouts. The board includes both spring-pin contact pads and alignment holes, allowing hands-on testing of Tag-Connect cables to verify mechanical fit and electrical connectivity before committing to production designs.
The TC-FOOTPRINT demonstrates how Tag-Connect solutions eliminate the need for traditional programming headers on PCBs. Each footprint requires minimal board space - as little as 0.02 square inches for the TC2030-NL configuration - making them ideal for space-constrained designs where conventional connectors would be impractical.
For engineers evaluating the complete Tag-Connect cable range, this demonstration board provides invaluable hands-on experience with different footprint options. The board also includes an EC-10 Edge-Connect™ footprint, showcasing Tag-Connect's castellated edge connector technology for ultra-compact applications.
Why Choose TC-FOOTPRINT: This low-cost evaluation tool eliminates guesswork when selecting appropriate Tag-Connect solutions, ensuring optimal footprint implementation and reducing design revision cycles in your embedded systems projects.
- key_feature_2: Multiple Footprint Variants - key_feature_2_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Includes legged and no-legs footprint patterns for 6, 10, and 14-pin Tag-Connect configurations, enabling comprehensive evaluation of all major connector types."}]}]} - key_feature_3: Zero Component Cost Verification - key_feature_3_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Demonstrates how Tag-Connect footprints eliminate the need for PCB-mounted connectors, reducing bill-of-materials costs and assembly complexity."}]}]} - key_feature_4: Minimal PCB Space Requirements - key_feature_4_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Shows footprints requiring as little as 0.02 square inches of board space, proving suitability for ultra-compact embedded designs."}]}]} - key_feature_5: Standard CAD Footprint Reference - key_feature_5_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Provides physical reference for verifying CAD footprint libraries against actual connector dimensions and alignment requirements."}]}]} - key_feature_6: Pre-Production Design Validation - key_feature_6_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Enables mechanical fit testing and electrical connectivity verification before committing Tag-Connect footprints to production PCB designs."}]}]} - key_feature_7: Educational Design Resource - key_feature_7_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Tooltip: Serves as practical learning tool for understanding Tag-Connect technology benefits and implementation best practices in embedded systems."}]}]} - why_people_choose_3_title: Space Optimisation Confidence - why_people_choose_2_title: Design Risk Mitigation - why_people_choose_1_title: Cost Reduction Verification - why_people_choose_1: Validates potential savings of eliminating programming headers from production PCBs through hands-on footprint evaluation. - why_people_choose_3: Demonstrates ultra-compact footprint options enabling programming interfaces in previously impossible space-constrained applications. - why_people_choose_2: Prevents costly PCB revision cycles by verifying Tag-Connect footprint compatibility before production commitment. - 1567751: What Tag-Connect cable variants are compatible with the TC-FOOTPRINT demo board?***SIMP***The TC-FOOTPRINT includes sample footprints for TC2030, TC2030-NL, TC2050, TC2050-NL, TC2070, and TC2070-NL cables, covering all major 6, 10, and 14-pin configurations. Both legged and no-legs variants are represented, allowing comprehensive evaluation of the complete Tag-Connect cable range. - 1567752: How much PCB space do Tag-Connect footprints actually require compared to traditional headers?***SIMP***The TC-FOOTPRINT demonstrates remarkable space savings. The TC2030-NL footprint requires only 0.02 square inches compared to approximately 0.52 square inches for an RJ12 connector - a 96% reduction. Traditional 10-pin programming headers require significantly more space than the compact TC2050 footprint shown on this demo board. - 1567754: Can I use the TC-FOOTPRINT to verify my CAD footprint libraries before PCB fabrication?***SIMP***Absolutely. The TC-FOOTPRINT serves as a physical reference for validating CAD footprint dimensions, pad sizes, and alignment hole positions. This verification step prevents costly PCB revision cycles by ensuring your footprint libraries match the actual connector specifications before production. - 1567755: What is the difference between the legged and no-legs Tag-Connect footprints shown on this board?***SIMP***Legged footprints include additional holes for plastic retention clips, providing secure connections ideal for extended debugging sessions. No-legs footprints eliminate these holes for minimum space requirements, perfect for production programming where connections are brief. The TC-FOOTPRINT shows both variants for size comparison. - 1567756: How does Tag-Connect technology compare to expensive bed-of-nails test fixtures?***SIMP***While bed-of-nails fixtures cost thousands of pounds and require custom tooling, Tag-Connect provides similar functionality with reusable cables costing under £50. The TC-FOOTPRINT demonstrates how this technology achieves professional-grade programming and debugging capabilities at a fraction of traditional fixture costs. - 1567757: Can Tag-Connect footprints be placed on the underside of PCBs for further space savings?***SIMP***Yes, Tag-Connect footprints have zero height requirements, allowing placement on either side of the PCB. The TC-FOOTPRINT's compact design demonstrates this flexibility, showing how programming interfaces can be positioned where traditional connectors would be impossible to access. - 1567758: What file formats are available for the footprints demonstrated on TC-FOOTPRINT?***SIMP***Tag-Connect provides comprehensive footprint libraries for major CAD packages including Altium, KiCad, Eagle, Mentor Graphics PADS, and Cadence OrCAD. These libraries correspond to the physical footprints demonstrated on the TC-FOOTPRINT board, ensuring seamless design integration. - 1567760: Is the TC-FOOTPRINT suitable for evaluating automotive or medical device programming interfaces?***SIMP***Is the TC-FOOTPRINT suitable for evaluating automotive or medical device programming interfaces?A: Yes, the TC-FOOTPRINT demonstrates the same footprint technology used across industries including automotive and medical applications. The robust spring-pin connections and reliable mechanical alignment shown on this demo board meet stringent requirements for critical applications while maintaining cost-effectiveness. - 1567759: How many mating cycles can Tag-Connect spring pins withstand in production environments?***SIMP***Tag-Connect spring pins are rated for over 100,000 mating cycles, far exceeding typical production programming requirements. The TC-FOOTPRINT allows hands-on evaluation of connection reliability and mechanical durability before implementing these interfaces in volume manufacturing.