Board-to-Board Interconnect: 68-Circuit Unshrouded Header
The Amphenol 68022-268HLF is a 68-position, dual-row unshrouded header from the BERGSTIK® II series. It uses a 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch on both the row-to-row and contact spacing, making it footprint-compatible with standard BergStik receptacles. All 68 positions are loaded — no skipped pins — so the circuit count on the BOM matches the pin count exactly. Rated 5A per contact with a 110V voltage rating, it is sized for signal-level board-to-board interconnects, not bus-level power rails. The right-angle through-hole termination places the connector parallel to the PCB, suited for card-edge or mezzanine-style mating in enclosures where board space is tight.
Contact Plating and Mating Surface
The mating surface carries gold or Gold, GXT™ plating at 15.0µin (0.38µm) thickness — enough for repeated mating cycles and corrosion resistance in environments where the connector may be field-serviced. The contact base is phosphor bronze, a standard spring alloy that maintains contact force over temperature cycles. The unshrouded design means the pins are exposed; alignment depends on the mating receptacle's guide features, so verify the mating half's keying or polarization before committing the pair.
Mounting and Board Layout
Through-hole, right-angle mounting: the solder tails are 0.110" (2.79mm) long, and the mating pin length is 0.318" (8.08mm). The insulation height above the PCB is 0.240" (6.10mm). The black UL94 V-0 rated housing suits equipment enclosures requiring a flame rating. The push-pull fastening type means no locking latch — the header relies on the friction of the pin-receptacle interface to stay mated, which is typical for unshrouded headers in low-vibration environments.
Lifecycle and Sourcing
The 68022-268HLF carries an Active lifecycle status — full production, no end-of-life notice. No official substitute or cross-reference is on record; the 68-position count and 0.100" pitch are the primary BOM match criteria.