The FCI BERGSTIK II 68697-430HLF is a 30-position, dual-row board-to-board header on the standard 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch. It is an unshrouded, right-angle through-hole mount — the pins exit parallel to the PCB, which suits board-edge or mezzanine connections where the mating axis runs along the board plane. Rated 5 A per contact at 110 V, with a tin-on-tin contact system (100.0 µin mating finish) that handles moderate mating cycles in controlled environments. The UL94 V-0 rated black housing meets the flammability requirement for equipment installed inside an enclosure.
What the ratings mean for fit
The 30 positions at 0.100" pitch match a standard 30-circuit BOM line — the dual-row layout keeps the board footprint compact at 15 pins per row. The 5 A per contact rating is typical for signal-level interconnects; the tin plating limits the connector to applications with fewer than 50 mating cycles and no corrosive atmosphere. The right-angle orientation means the mating header plugs in parallel to the board, which is common for mezzanine stacking or cable-to-board connections at the board edge.
The unshrouded header design means the pins are exposed — no keying or polarization guide. The mating receptacle must provide its own alignment and retention; the push-pull fastening type relies on the friction of the contact interface rather than a locking latch. For vibration-prone environments, a shrouded header or a connector with a positive lock would be a better fit.