The Amphenol FCI 68031-117HLF is a 17-position, single-row unshrouded header from the BergStik® II series. It uses square pins on the standard 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch — the same spacing as classic breadboard and perfboard layouts — so it drops into a 0.100" grid without footprint changes. The through-hole solder tails and 0.230" (5.84 mm) mating pin length make it a straightforward choice for wire-to-board or board-to-board connections where you need a breakaway-style pin header. Rated 5 A per circuit at 110 V, this header handles signal-level current and low-power distribution — think control boards, sensor interfaces, or internal module interconnects. The 30.0 µin gold plating on the mating surface gives it a solid mating cycle life for applications that see repeated connect and disconnect, like test fixtures or field-serviceable assemblies. The UL94 V-0 black housing meets the flame rating required for equipment inside an enclosure.
The 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch and 0.230" (5.84 mm) mating pin length are the dimensions that govern the board footprint and the mating receptacle's insertion depth. The overall contact length of 0.513" (13.03 mm) and the post length of 0.183" (4.65 mm) define the through-hole solder tail protrusion below the board. The unshrouded design with push-pull fastening means there is no latch or polarization ramp — the mating half relies on friction fit and the pin-to-receptacle interference alone.