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The contact finish is 30.0 µin (0.76 µm) gold on the mating surface, paired with phosphor bronze base material, giving it a solid cycle life for repeated mating and unmating in field-service or test-fixture applications. ## Positioning and Fit The 0.100\" (2.54 mm) pitch and 0.100\" (2.54 mm) row spacing are the classic dual-inline footprint, so the board layout is straightforward if you have used a standard DIP-style header before. The right-angle orientation gives a mated height above the board determined by the mating contact length of 0.230\" (5.84 mm) and the insulation height of 0.190\" (4.83 mm); the post length below the board is 0.125\" (3.18 mm) for the solder tail. No locking feature — the push-pull fastening means the connector stays mated by friction alone, so it is not the right choice for high-vibration environments without additional mechanical retention (e.g., a board standoff or adhesive). No official manufacturer cross-reference or direct replacement is documented for this order code — the BERGSTIK II series includes many pitch and position variants, but a pin-compatible alternative would need to match the 0.100\" pitch, 20 positions, right-angle through-hole, and gold plating to be a form-fit-function swap. ## Compliance and Material The contact material is phosphor bronze with a gold or Gold, GXT™ mating finish at 30.0 µin (0.76 µm) thickness — the gold layer is thick enough to handle repeated mating cycles without exposing the base metal to corrosion in a typical indoor environment. The insulation color is black, and the connector is packaged in a bag.","metaTitle":"Amphenol FCI 68697-120HLF BERGSTIK II Header, 20 Pos","metaDescription":"Amphenol FCI BERGSTIK II unshrouded header, 20 positions (2x10), 0.100\" (2.54 mm) pitch, 5 A, 30 µ\" gold, right-angle through-hole. 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