Rated 3A per contact, this header handles moderate signal-level currents — think logic-level power or GPIO lines. For a one-time board-to-board connection inside a fixed assembly, that's fine; for frequent reconnection, spec a gold-plated sibling.
Thermal and Flammability Compliance
Sourcing and Active Lifecycle
No official pin-compatible replacement exists, but the BERGSTIK® series includes many 2.54mm-pitch headers with different plating or position counts — confirm the mating half and circuit count before committing.