Board Footprint and Current Budget
The 98424-F52-36LF: 2.00 mm pitch on a dual-row layout gives you 36 positions in a compact footprint — the row spacing is also 2.00 mm, so the board routing stays tight between the two rows. If the application cycles the connector quarterly, the flash layer will wear through sooner; plan for field replacement or step up to a thicker-plate sibling.
Mating Security and Alignment
In a harness assembly line or a blind-mate panel, that keying saves scrap from mis-seated connectors.
The thermoplastic housing is rated UL94 V-0, which means it stops burning within 10 seconds after the flame is removed and does not drip flaming particles. This is a standard requirement for connectors inside power supplies, control cabinets, and other equipment where fire spread must be contained.