The 10129380-910002ALF: This saves board space and allows the pins to be accessed for probing or manual wiring, but it also means the mating receptacle must provide its own polarization and alignment — a shrouded header would offer guided mating and keying. For higher cycle life, consider a thicker gold option within the EconoStik family.
Sourcing and Production Status
The part is RoHS compliant. Available packaging options include Tape & Reel and Cut Tape, suitable for both automated pick-and-place and small-quantity prototyping.
Board Layout and Mating Considerations
The header is unshrouded with a push-pull fastening type — no locking latch. In vibration-prone environments, a secondary retention method (e.g., adhesive or a locking receptacle) is recommended to prevent accidental disconnection. The square male pins accept standard crimp or IDC receptacles from the same 0.100" pitch family. The mating half must be a female socket with a 2.54 mm pitch, single row, compatible with unshrouded headers.
Comparing Position Counts in the EconoStik 10129380 Series
Within the same EconoStik 10129380 series, the 10-position 10129380-910002ALF shares identical pitch, current rating, plating, and SMD footprint with the 6-position 10129380-906001ALF and 10129380-906002ALF. The only difference is the number of circuits — 10 vs 6 — which affects board space and I/O count, not electrical performance. The 10-position version is also available in a different color or packaging variant (10129380-910001ALF), but the electrical and mechanical specs are identical. For a BOM line requiring 10 circuits, the -910002ALF is the direct fit.