It sits on the standard 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch — the same grid as classic perfboard and most 0.1"-pitch IDC sockets — so it drops into a breadboard or a protoboard without any footprint gymnastics. Rated 5 A per contact with gold GXT™ plating at 30.0 µin on the mating surface, this header is built for signal and moderate power duty in environments where repeated mating cycles or corrosion resistance matter. The through-hole solder termination and 0.095" (2.41 mm) post length suit it for single-sided or double-sided PCBs where the header is wave-soldered. The UL 94 V-0 thermoplastic housing and -65°C to 130°C operating range let it go into industrial controls, test equipment, and outdoor telecom cabinets without a second thought about flammability or thermal cycling.
The 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch is the main thing that decides the board footprint — it matches the standard 0.1" IC and header grid, so the layout is straightforward. The 10 positions in two rows of five mean the header takes up about 0.500" (12.7 mm) of board edge, leaving room for routing traces between the pins. The 5 A per contact rating is typical for this pitch class, but it's a per-contact limit at 25 °C ambient — if the board runs hot or you're driving all 10 pins at once, derate accordingly. The phosphor bronze contact material adds spring resilience, so the pin doesn't take a set after repeated insertions.