The 0026482101: The breakaway construction lets you snap the strip to the exact circuit count needed for a prototype or low-volume run — useful when a BOM calls for a non-standard position count.
Mates with KK396 crimp receptacle housings that accept the wire range specified in the receptacle datasheet. The unshrouded design means no keying or polarization — board layout must account for the exposed pins. Push-pull fastening is sufficient for low-vibration environments; for automotive or industrial vibration, consider a shrouded header with a locking latch.
The same KK396 breakaway header family is available in 4-position (0026482041), 6-position (0026482060), and 9-position (0026482091) variants — all sharing the same 3.96mm pitch, gold mating finish, and through-hole termination. The 10-position version here is the highest circuit count in that group, useful when a BOM requires more I/O on a single row.