2.00 mm pitch, 18 positions — board footprint and current budget
The 0.240" (6.10 mm) insulation height leaves room for a low-profile mating receptacle.
Gold GXT mating finish and latch holder — cycle life and vibration hold
The tin-plated post (78.7 µinch) is standard for solder-joint reliability. In equipment with fans, motors, or transport shock, this prevents the mated pair from backing out — a common failure mode in unlatched headers.
Shrouded 4-wall design and keying slot — mis-mate protection
The keying slot ensures the connector can only be mated in the correct orientation — a useful safeguard in multi-connector panels where a reversed mate could short circuits.