Board Layout and Signal Duty for This 16-Position Header
The 98424-F52-16LF: At 2 A per contact, the current ceiling is suited for signal-level interconnects — think control lines, data buses, or low-power I/O within a board-to-board or cable assembly. The latch holder adds a positive retention feature against vibration — the header stays mated until the latch is deliberately released. Gold flash on the mating contact surface provides a corrosion-resistant interface for moderate mating-cycle duty — typically 50–100 cycles in a controlled environment. The tin-plated solder tails are standard for SMT reflow and offer good solderability with no-clean flux profiles.
Sourcing and Lifecycle — Active Production, No Obsolescence Risk
Sourced through independent distribution against your BOM quantity. The part is quoted to order per RFQ.
This header accepts a Minitek 2.00mm receptacle housing with 16 positions, dual-row, 2.00 mm pitch. Termination is surface-mount solder. The SMT tails are tin-plated and designed for reflow soldering. The insulation height of 0.244" (6.20 mm) provides clearance for the receptacle housing above the board surface. The keying slot prevents mis-mating with non-keyed receptacles — confirm the mating half also carries the keying feature before committing the BOM line.