Pitch and Pin Count – Board Footprint Fit
The 68001-204HLF: It sets the PCB footprint and determines which mating receptacles will fit — any 0.100" pitch IDC or crimp socket works. The low pin count keeps the board footprint narrow, ideal for simple signal or low-current power connections.
Rated 3 A per contact. That's a standard grade for moderate cycle life — good for board-to-board connections that see occasional rework or field service, not high-cycle production mating.
Peer Comparison – Position Count and Plating Options
The closest sibling is 68001-203HLF — identical in every spec except position count: 3 positions vs 4. If your BOM calls for 3 circuits, that's the direct swap. For a higher-durability mating interface, 68001-104HLF carries 30.0 µinch gold instead of 15.0 µinch — same 4-position layout, same pitch, same current rating. Choose it if the connector will be mated more than a few hundred times.