The Z00F-4G7L1-11000 is a single-pin compression contact — a spring-loaded pogo-pin style connector that makes electrical contact between a PCB and a mating pad without a soldered joint on the spring side. It is non-gendered, so the same part can be used on both board and target surface. The housing is made from stainless steel, chosen over the phosphor bronze used in the Z003-007L1-11001 sibling for better corrosion resistance in humid or outdoor environments. This contact sits in the Spring-Loaded Contacts subcategory under Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings, used wherever a reliable, separable connection is needed between parallel boards or a board and a battery terminal, shield, or chassis ground.
Height and board gap planning
The free (uncompressed) height is 9.0 mm. That dimension — along with the working stroke of the spring — determines the gap between the PCB and the target surface. In a typical battery-contact or board-to-shield application, the compressed height will be less; the spring force must be matched to the mating hardware to avoid over-compression. The surface-mount footprint is a single pad — no through-hole, no solder on the spring barrel. The contact is held in place by the SMT solder joint on the base, while the spring tip makes pressure contact with the mating surface.