{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"DF12~15.0~2-60DP-0.5V~186~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12~15.0~2-60DP-0.5V~186~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose DF12 series header, outer shroud contacts, 60 positions, 2 rows, 0.020\" (0.50mm) pitch, surface mount, gold contact finish, 0.169\" (4.30mm) height above board, 5mm mated stacking height.","salesMarkdown":"The Hirose DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) is a 60-position, dual-row header from the DF12 series, designed for board-to-board mezzanine stacking. The 0.020\" (0.50mm) pitch packs 60 circuits into a compact footprint — the tight pitch is the first thing to check against your board layout, because it demands a fine-line PCB fab and leaves little room for escape routing between pads. Gold plating on the contacts (8.00µin thickness) gives a reliable connection for moderate mating-cycle duty — think production test fixtures or field-replaceable modules, not daily hot-swap. ## 5mm stacking height — the z-height budget That 5mm is the z-height budget for your mezzanine assembly — it determines the clearance needed inside the enclosure and the standoff height for the board stack. The header itself stands 0.169\" (4.30mm) above its own board surface before mating, so the receptacle side contributes the remaining height to reach the full 5mm stack. Two features on this header make it easier to handle on the SMT line. The board guide — a pair of plastic posts — aligns the connector to the PCB footprint during placement, preventing skew before reflow. The solder retention features (often small tabs or bumps on the metal shield) hold the part in place through the reflow oven, resisting the surface tension of molten solder that can pull small connectors out of position. For a 60-position part at 0.50mm pitch, that alignment matters — a misaligned header by half a pad pitch means an entire row of opens. ## Mating half — what it plugs into The outer shroud on the header fits inside the receptacle's shroud, aligning the contacts and providing strain relief at the mated interface. The board guide posts on the header align with corresponding holes on the receptacle board during assembly.","metaTitle":"Hirose DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) 60 Pos 0.50mm Header","metaDescription":"Hirose DF12 series 60-position 0.50mm pitch SMT header, 5mm stacking height, gold-plated contacts.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Board-to-Board Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Pitch":"0.020\\\" (0.50mm)","Series":"DF12","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Board Guide, Solder Retention","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Connector Type":"Header, Outer Shroud Contacts","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Obsolete","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Height Above Board":"0.169\\\" (4.30mm)","Number of Positions":"60","Mated Stacking Heights":"5mm","Contact Finish Thickness":"8.00µin (0.203µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.8800","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/801352e576480b4c19254a5dc0f8f8a7.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the mating connector for DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86)?","answer":"The mated stacking height is 5mm."},{"question":"What is the stacking height of DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86)?","answer":"The mated stacking height is 5mm. The header itself stands 0.169\" (4.30mm) above its own board surface before mating."},{"question":"Does DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) have board guides?","answer":"Yes, the header includes board guide features — plastic alignment posts that help position the connector on the PCB footprint during SMT placement. It also has solder retention features to hold it in place through reflow."},{"question":"Where can I buy DF12(5.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) available via RFQ confirmation?","answer":"This part is obsolete and sourced to order against RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12~15.0~2-60DP-0.5V~186~2","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/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF12~15.0~2-60DP-0.5V~186~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}