The Amphenol 68697-108HLF is an 8-position, dual-row unshrouded header from the BERGSTIK® II series. It's a through-hole, right-angle board-to-board interconnect with a 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch on both the pin-to-pin and row spacing — a standard footprint that mates with any 0.100" pitch receptacle or socket strip. The 5A per-contact current rating is typical for signal-level duty; the real limit is the temperature rise in the housing, which the 5A figure already accounts for at room ambient. The mating contact finish is gold or GXT™ at 30.0µin (0.76µm) — a plating grade that handles repeated mating cycles and resists corrosion in industrial or field-service environments better than tin. The phosphor bronze contact material gives good spring properties for consistent normal force over the life of the connection. The right-angle orientation means the header sits parallel to the PCB surface, useful for board-edge connections where the cable exits along the board plane rather than perpendicular to it. The unshrouded design keeps the profile low and allows the mating receptacle to sit flush against the board, but it also means the pins are exposed — no keying or mis-mate protection beyond the mating housing's own features.
Sourcing and Lifecycle
The 68697-108HLF carries an Active lifecycle status from Amphenol — full production, no end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window to track. No official cross-reference or equivalent is on record; the BERGSTIK® II series is broad, and the fit is defined by the 0.100" pitch, 8 positions, and right-angle through-hole mounting.
Compliance and Ratings
The housing carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, standard for equipment inside an enclosure. The connector is rated for 110V and 5A per contact. The 0.125" (3.18mm) post length is the solder-tail dimension for the through-hole board mount; the 0.230" (5.84mm) mating pin length provides enough engagement depth for a standard receptacle.