Board-to-Board Header for Low-Count Signal Interconnects
The FCI 68022-204HLF is a 4-position, dual-row unshrouded male header from the BERGSTIK® II series, designed for board-to-board signal interconnects. It uses the standard 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch on both rows and between rows, matching breadboard-compatible footprints and common IDC ribbon cable receptacles. The right-angle through-hole mounting orients the header parallel to the PCB, which suits board-edge routing in space-constrained enclosures.
Key Specs and What They Mean for the Fit
Rated 5A per contact at 110V, this header handles signal-level current — think logic-level power or low-current I/O, not bus-bar duty. The 15.0µin gold plating on the mating surface (Gold or Gold, GXT™) gives it a solid mating-cycle life for field-service or test applications, where repeated connect/disconnect is expected. The unshrouded design means the pins are exposed when unmated, so the mating receptacle needs its own polarization or keying to prevent misalignment. The 0.240" (6.10mm) insulation height and 0.318" (8.08mm) mating pin length set the engagement depth. The 0.110" (2.79mm) solder post length is standard for through-hole boards of typical thickness (1.6mm). The UL94 V-0 rated black housing meets the flammability requirement for equipment inside an enclosure.
Sourcing and Lifecycle
This part carries an Active lifecycle status, so there is no last-time-buy pressure or imminent phase-out. No official cross-reference or direct replacement is documented — the BERGSTIK® II series includes many pitch and position variants, but a pin-compatible substitute would need the same 0.100" pitch, 4 positions, dual rows, and right-angle orientation.