What this connector is
The Amphenol FCI 86832-168HLF is the 68-circuit member of the BERGSTIK II dual-row header series — a 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch board-to-board male header with square pins designed for through-hole solder termination. The push-pull fastening type relies on header-to-housing friction retention rather than a locking latch, so verify whether the mating receptacle includes a positive retention feature before committing to the BOM line. All 68 positions are loaded; the insulation body is black with a 0.100" (2.54mm) height above the board surface — the header sits flush with the board when wave-soldered, and the post extends 0.100" (2.54mm) below the shoulder into the plated through-hole.
Ratings that drive fit decisions
The 5 A per circuit rating at 110 V places this squarely in signal and moderate-power duty — it is not a power bus header, but 5 A per contact is meaningful headroom for LED driver rails or control bus power within the 110 V ceiling. The contact finish is gold or Gold GXT at 30.0 µin (0.76 µm) — a thick gold plate that directly governs mating cycle life, not just first-mate resistance. A 30 µin gold grade survives hundreds of cycles without the tin-wear concerns that affect lower-plating headers; if the application demands field serviceability, this plating grade is the relevant figure. The UL94 V-0 flammability rating confirms the housing material meets industrial safety enclosure requirements.