Pitch, Row Count, and Footprint Fit
The 98414-F08-06ULF: That 2.00 mm centerline is tighter than the common 2.54 mm, which means a denser routing channel underneath the header and a smaller PCB footprint overall.
Shrouding and Latching for Vibration Duty
The 4-wall shroud encloses the male pins on all sides, which prevents bent pins during blind mating and keeps the mating face aligned under side load. The latch holder adds a positive lock — the connector stays mated until the latch is deliberately released, making it suitable for cable-to-board connections in equipment that sees routine handling or low-level vibration.
Contact Finish and Current Ceiling
The mating contact is plated with gold GXT™ flash — a thin gold layer over nickel that provides corrosion resistance and a consistent contact interface for moderate cycle counts. The post side is tin-plated, which is the standard for solder joint compatibility. Rated 2 A per contact AC/DC at 200 V. At 6 positions the total current through the header is constrained by the contact rating and the PCB trace width — 2 A per pin is typical for signal-level loads and low-power distribution.