What this connector is
The Amphenol BERGSTIK II 67996-250HLF is a 50-position, dual-row unshrouded male header rated 3 A per circuit at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, built for board-to-board stacking in industrial and telecom applications. Gold or Gold GXT plating at 15.0 µin (0.38 µm) on the mating interface gives it the cycle life headroom that tin-plated alternatives lack — the UL94 V-0 body and the -65°C to 125°C operating window clear it for infrastructure and industrial enclosures, not just consumer board-to-board layouts. The push-pull fastening type holds the header in the mating half without thread or screw-lock; the unshrouded body means the mating receptacle must supply the keying and polarity protection.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The 67996-250HLF carries an Obsolete product status — no L* successor order code is listed on record. Sourcing is through the surplus and broker channel against an RFQ; there is no active-production equivalent cross-referenced in the ledger. For a form-fit-function replacement, any BERGSTIK II 50-position dual-row header with the same pitch, row spacing, and through-hole footprint is a primary candidate — confirm the post length, insulation height, and plating grade against the target assembly before committing.
What it mates with
The 67996-250HLF mates with the matching BERGSTIK II dual-row receptacle housing — the unshrouded male header relies on the housing for keying, polarity protection, and latch retention. The square contact shape and push-pull fastening type are standard across the series, so housing compatibility within BERGSTIK II is consistent. Confirm the housing's polarization and CPA (Connector Position Assurance) features match the application's vibration and handling environment before specifying the mating half.