Board Fit and Signal Duty
The 98424-F52-26LF: This is a 26-position, dual-row shrouded header on 2.00mm pitch — a common board-to-board or cable interconnect for signal-level circuits. A latch holder and a keying slot are both present. The latch keeps the mated pair from backing off under vibration; the slot prevents plugging into the wrong receptacle in a multi-cable harness. For a board-level header, that's good practice where the connector sits inside an enclosure.
Surface Mount Assembly Notes
Termination is SMT, so the header reflows with the board. The 2.00mm pitch leaves enough room between pads for a standard solder paste stencil — no exotic aperture needed. The 0.244" (6.20mm) insulation height means the shroud sits well above the board, giving clearance for the mating receptacle's latch. Cream insulation colour is standard for this Minitek series — helps visual inspection of solder joints under the shroud.
The base product number is 98424, so any cross-reference or alternate within the Minitek 2.00mm family shares that base. No pin-compatible direct replacement from another manufacturer is listed on the record.