The FCI BERGSTIK® II 86840-114HLF is a 14-position, dual-row, unshrouded male header on a 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch. It's a through-hole, right-angle board-to-board interconnect — the pins come out parallel to the PCB, which suits edge-mounting or mezzanine layouts where the board stack runs perpendicular. The square male pins are phosphor bronze with a 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold or GXT™ mating finish, good for repeated mating cycles in a clean, indoor environment. Rated 5A per contact at 110V, with a UL94 V-0 black thermoplastic housing.
What the key ratings mean for the fit
The 0.100" pitch is the standard 2.54mm grid — your PCB footprint is a straight 14-hole pattern in two rows spaced 0.100" apart. The right-angle orientation means the header body sits flush against the board edge, with the pins extending perpendicular to the PCB plane. That's a space-saver in tight enclosures but does mean the mating receptacle approaches from the board edge, not from above. The 5A per contact rating is typical for a signal-grade header at this pitch — the limiting factor is the temperature rise through the housing, not the contact itself. The 30.0µin gold or GXT plating is the real differentiator here: that thickness supports hundreds of mating cycles without exposing the base copper, so it's suited for applications where the board gets swapped or serviced in the field.
Mating and termination
This header mates with any standard 0.100" pitch, dual-row, unshrouded female socket. The push-pull fastening means there's no latch; retention comes from the contact interference fit alone.