The 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch and 0.100" (2.54 mm) row spacing define a standard 0.100" x 0.100" grid — a common footprint that matches BergStik receptacles and many third-party 0.100" pitch headers. The 0.430" (10.92 mm) mating contact length provides ample wipe for reliable connection in backplane or mezzanine applications. The 0.200" (5.08 mm) post length suits standard through-hole PCB thicknesses (0.062" to 0.093") without protruding excessively on the solder side.
For a positive-lock connection, pair it with a shrouded BergStik receptacle that includes a latch. The 72-position count matches the BOM line for high-density signal interconnects; confirm the mating receptacle's position count and pitch before committing.