3.96 mm Pitch, 15 Positions — the BOM Fit for Power and Signal
The 0026486154: This is a Molex KK396 series breakaway header, 15 circuits loaded in a single row, on 3.96 mm pitch. Applications span automotive, general purpose, industrial, medical, and telecommunications — the UL94 V-0 polyester housing and tin plating suit equipment inside enclosures where limited mating cycles are expected.
Breakaway headers are shipped as long strips; the 15-position length is snapped from a longer strip during manufacturing. This allows custom circuit counts, but the break leaves a clean edge only if snapped along the designated grooves. This improves wear resistance and solderability, but tin is still a low-cycle material — expect 10–25 mating cycles before contact fretting becomes a concern. The square pins (0.045 inch typical for KK396) mate with standard KK396 crimp receptacles or IDC connectors. Confirm the mating half uses 3.96 mm pitch and accepts the 0.045 inch square pin.
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If a pin-compatible alternative is needed, look at other KK396 series breakaway headers with the same pitch, row count, and orientation — but verify the friction lock and contact finish match your application.