What the BERGSTIK® 75844-118-08LF is
Square male pins mate into matching IDC or crimp receptacles; the push-pull fastening type means no tool is needed to engage or release the header in test and proto-work, though a breakaway configuration allows the prescored wafer to be snapped apart if the full 8-position body needs to be reduced in the field. The contact is phosphor bronze with 30.0 µin (0.76 µm) of gold GXT™ over the mating surface — that thickness is the key differentiator against standard tin-plate headers: it supports repeated mate/de-mate cycles without the fretting risk that degrades thin tin at low current, making it the right choice for test-fixture and field-service applications where the connector sees frequent engagement. Rated 5 A per circuit with a 110 V rating and an operating window of -65°C to 130°C — suited for industrial control, instrumentation, and legacy automation platforms.
Fit and footprint
The 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch and 2-row × 8-position layout define a footprint compatible with standard square post headers across the BERGSTIK® series — the board layout transfers directly if you are replacing like-for-like on an existing assembly. Insulation height is 0.100" (2.54 mm) and the post extends 0.120" (3.05 mm) below the board surface — verify your PCB hole depth and solder wave or hand-solder clearance before committing, especially on thinner boards or where the board is wave-soldered from the solder side. The unshrouded header exposes the pin row — in high-vibration environments or near live contacts, consider whether a mating shroud or polarising key on the receptacle housing is needed to prevent mis-insertion or accidental contact.
Sourcing
Listed Active — quoted to order against BOM quantity. No official successor order code is listed for this member; if the design requires a higher-position variant within the same 75844 base series, the matching position count can be confirmed against the BERGSTIK® selection grid. Package is bulk — no tape-and-reel option on this variant, which matters if your production line is reel-fed; confirm reel packaging availability with your distributor before specifying a pick-and-place process.