Board-stacking selection
The Hirose DF12NC(3.5)-40DP-0.5V(51) is a 40-position header with outer shroud contacts from the DF12 series, designed for board-to-board mezzanine stacking. The 0.50mm pitch and dual-row layout pack 40 circuits into a compact footprint, while the 3.5mm mated stacking height sets the board spacing in the assembly. Surface-mount termination keeps the profile low at 2.80mm above the board.
The 0.50mm pitch drives a dense board layout; the footprint requires precise SMT placement, not hand-soldering.
