The Hirose DF5A-6DS-5C is a 6-position, dual-row receptacle housing from the DF5 series. The 5.00 mm pitch and matching row spacing give enough room for 20-22 AWG power wiring without crowding the cavity wall.
Sizing the Housing to Your Circuit Count
The DF5A-6DS-5C carries 6 positions across two rows. If the BOM calls for 8 circuits, the DF5A-8DS-5C shares the same 5.00 mm pitch, row spacing, latch holder, and white PA housing — just two more cavities per row. For a 4-circuit run, the DF5A-4DS-5C is the same footprint halved.
Ordering the Full Mating Pair
You need the matching DF5 series female crimp terminal (sourced separately) to populate the cavities. The crimp terminal is inserted into the housing and retained by the latch holder. The mating half is a DF5 series pin header, through-hole or SMT, same 5.00 mm pitch. Stock both halves or neither; an orphan housing with no terminals or header is dead stock.