The FCI 68022-438HLF is a 38-position, dual-row unshrouded header from the BERGSTIK® II series, designed for board-to-board interconnects. It uses a 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch with an identical row spacing, making it a drop-in fit for standard 0.100" grid layouts. The right-angle, through-hole termination orients the pin axis parallel to the PCB, which suits board-edge or mezzanine connections where the mating axis runs along the board surface.
Key specs and what they mean
Rated 5 A per contact with a 110 V voltage ceiling, this header is sized for signal-level and moderate power duty on a single board. The tin-on-tin contact finish (100.0 µin on the mating side, tin on the post) keeps cost low and works reliably in low-cycle, indoor applications where the connector mates a handful of times over its life. The 0.318" mating pin length provides enough reach for standard receptacle housings without bottoming out. The UL94 V-0 rated black housing and phosphor bronze contacts are typical for commercial equipment inside an enclosure. The unshrouded design means the pins are exposed when unmated — handle the board edge accordingly during assembly and test.