0.50mm Pitch Mezzanine Header, 36 Positions, 5mm Stack Height
The Hirose DF12(5.0)-36DP-0.5V(86) is a 36-position header with outer shroud contacts from the DF12 series, built for board-to-board mezzanine stacking at a 5mm mated height. The 0.50mm pitch packs 36 circuits into a dual-row footprint that suits dense PCB layouts in portable or embedded equipment.
If your design can accommodate a pin-compatible alternative, a cross-reference search against other DF12 36-position 0.50mm pitch headers with the same 5mm stack height is the next step.
Fit Check: Pitch, Position Count, and Stack Height
Three numbers decide the fit. The 0.50mm pitch sets the board footprint — the landing pattern matches other DF12 36-position headers, but the pad geometry is specific to the outer shroud contact style. The 36 positions must match the BOM line circuit count exactly; a 40-position sibling at the same pitch and stack height changes the footprint length. Confirm all three against your assembly drawing before committing.
The board guide aligns the header during pick-and-place, and the solder retention pads anchor it through reflow.