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The 0.230\" (5.84 mm) solder post length suits standard 0.062\" to 0.093\" PCB thicknesses without requiring a long-tail variant. Within the BERGSTIK® II family, the 86840-118HLF's 18 positions split the difference between the 16-position and 20-position variants at the same 0.100\" pitch and dual-row layout. The selection decision is purely positional — the footprint, current rating, and gold plating grade are identical across the series. If the BOM calls for 18 circuits, this is the direct match; a 16-position header would leave two traces unrouted, and a 20-position would waste board area. This is a push-pull unshrouded header — no locking latch, no polarization ramp. The retention comes entirely from the friction of the gold-to-gold contact interface and the solder joint on the PCB. In high-vibration environments, a secondary retention method (board-mounting holes, potting, or a locking receptacle) should be considered. The right-angle through-hole termination is soldered, not press-fit, so the assembly is reworkable with standard desoldering tools.","metaTitle":"Amphenol 86840-118HLF BERGSTIK II Header, 18 Pos","metaDescription":"Amphenol 86840-118HLF BERGSTIK® II unshrouded header, 18 positions, 0.100\" pitch, 5 A, right-angle through-hole. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Amphenol ICC (FCI)","Style":"Board to Board","Series":"BERGSTIK® II","Package":"Bag","Features":"-","Shrouding":"Unshrouded","Termination":"Solder","Applications":"-","Contact Type":"Male Pin","Contact Shape":"Square","Mounting Type":"Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"Header","Fastening Type":"Push-Pull","Number of Rows":"2","Pitch - Mating":"0.100\\\" (2.54mm)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"110V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Insulation Color":"Black","Insulation Height":"0.190\\\" (4.83mm)","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"86840","Insulation Material":"-","Number of Positions":"18","Row Spacing - Mating":"0.100\\\" (2.54mm)","Contact Finish - Post":"-","Contact Length - Post":"0.230\\\" (5.84mm)","Current Rating (Amps)":"5A","Operating Temperature":"-","Mated Stacking Heights":"-","Overall Contact Length":"-","Contact Finish - Mating":"Gold or Gold, GXT™","Contact Length - Mating":"0.318\\\" (8.08mm)","Number of Positions Loaded":"All","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0","Contact Finish Thickness - Post":"-","Contact Finish Thickness - Mating":"30.0µin (0.76µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.5700","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/f07eb009696ffe298bd4359a478f2e44.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/86840-118HLF/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How many pins does the 86840-118HLF have?","answer":"The 86840-118HLF is an 18-position header with all positions loaded, arranged in two rows at a 0.100\" (2.54 mm) pitch."},{"question":"Is the 86840-118HLF RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the 86840-118HLF meets RoHS/RoHS III requirements. The contact finish is specified as Gold or Gold, GXT™, both of which are RoHS-compliant platings."},{"question":"What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to the 86840-118HLF?","answer":"Within the BERGSTIK® II series, the 16-position and 20-position variants share the same 0.100\" pitch, dual-row layout, and gold plating — but the 18-position is the direct circuit-count match. A 16-position header would leave two circuits unconnected; a 20-position would require two unused positions on the board."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/86840-118HLF","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/86840-118HLF when reusing this data. 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