68-Position Unshrouded Header for Board-to-Board Stacking
The 0.380" (9.65mm) mating pin length gives enough reach to engage a standard 0.100" box header or IDC socket, while the 0.120" (3.05mm) solder post length suits a standard 0.062" (1.6mm) PCB thickness. Tin plating is cost-effective but does not match the cycle life of gold; if your design calls for frequent board swaps, consider the gold-plated variants in the BERGSTIK II series.
Mating and Mechanical Fit
As an unshrouded header with a push-pull fastening type, the 86837-468HLF relies entirely on the mating receptacle for mechanical retention. No locking ramp means the pair can separate under cable strain if not otherwise secured; in a board-to-board stack the pin friction alone provides the hold. The UL94 V-0 rated black housing (0.100" / 2.54mm insulator height) is suitable for equipment inside an enclosure requiring a flame-retardant connector body. The phosphor bronze contacts with tin finish on both mating and solder sides resist corrosion in normal indoor environments.