It uses a 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch on both rows and contacts, with a matching row spacing of 0.100" (2.54 mm), making it footprint-compatible with standard 0.100" grid layouts. All 16 positions are loaded with square male pins in phosphor bronze, finished with 30.0 µ" (0.76 µm) gold or GXT™ on the mating surface — a plating grade that supports repeated mating cycles without contact degradation.
Rated 5 A per circuit at 110 V, this header handles signal-level and moderate power duty on the same pin set — the 5 A limit per contact is typical for a 0.100" pitch unshrouded pin header and keeps the temperature rise within the UL94 V-0 housing rating.
The 86837-116HLF is the 16-position, dual-row variant of the BERGSTIK II series. The extra six positions give more I/O on the same 0.100" pitch grid.