8-Pin Breakaway Header – Board Layout Fit
The 95278-402A08LF: The SMT termination keeps the profile low on the board — the insulation height is 0.100" (2.54mm), so the mated stack height with a standard receptacle is about 0.500" (12.7mm) depending on the mating half.
Sourcing and Lifecycle – Active, Tape and Reel
In a high-vibration environment, a locking header or a secondary retention method is worth considering.
Breakaway Design – Why It Matters for BOM Flexibility
This is a breakaway header — the 8-position strip can be snapped from a longer strip during manufacturing. That means the same base part number covers multiple pin counts in the same pitch and plating. For a BOM that uses 6, 8, and 10 positions on different boards, one reel of the breakaway variant simplifies inventory. The Pick and Place feature indicates a flat top surface compatible with vacuum nozzles, which is standard for automated SMT assembly. No hand-soldering required for volume builds.