BERGSTIK II 36-Position Unshrouded Header
The Amphenol FCI 68422-436HLF is a 36-position, single-row unshrouded header from the BERGSTIK II series. It uses the industry-standard 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch, making it a direct fit for breadboard-style layouts and standard perfboard grids. The header is rated 5 A per circuit at 110 V, with tin-plated phosphor bronze contacts on both the mating and solder tails. The insulation height is 0.100" (2.54 mm), and the housing is rated UL94 V-0.
What the Ratings Mean for Your Fit
The 0.100" pitch is the classic DIP/IC footprint spacing — your board layout needs to match this grid, and the 36 positions must equal your circuit count exactly. The 5 A per-contact rating is typical for signal and moderate power duty, but the tin plating on the mating surface means this header is best suited for applications with limited mating cycles (under 50 mates). For frequent disconnect/reconnect, a gold-plated sibling in the same series would be a better choice. The unshrouded design leaves the pins exposed, so you need to ensure the mating connector is correctly oriented before insertion — there is no keying to prevent a 180° mis-mate.