Product Overview
The Molex 10142963-106KLF is a 6-position, single-row header in the Minitek MicroSpace™ 1.80mm series, designed for board-to-cable/wire interconnects. It uses a 0.071" (1.80mm) pitch — tight enough for compact automotive and industrial control modules, but with enough spacing to route a 4A per contact signal or low-power circuit without crowding the board. The right-angle surface-mount orientation places the mating interface parallel to the PCB, which suits board-edge harness connections where the cable exits along the board plane. The 4-wall shroud protects the male pins from damage during handling and guides the mating receptacle into alignment. A latch holder on the shroud locks the pair together — the audible click confirms full engagement, and the latch resists vibration loosening in automotive or industrial machinery environments. The housing carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, so it passes the burn test for equipment installed inside an enclosure.
Key Specifications and What They Mean for Your Fit
At 4A per contact, this header handles signal-level loads and low-current power distribution. The tin-on-copper mating finish (118.1µin / 3.00µm) is suited for moderate mating-cycle applications in controlled environments. The -40°C to 130°C operating range covers cold-start automotive and hot industrial cabinet duty. The board guide and solder retention features help align the part during reflow and hold it in place against the shear force of cable strain — a practical detail when the harness gets routed and tied down after assembly.