Board Layout and Termination Reality
The TE Connectivity 1-216791-0 is a 10-position, dual-row DIP header from the AMP-Latch series, designed for mass-terminating 0.050" (1.27mm) pitch ribbon cable to a PCB via IDC. The press-fit through-hole termination eliminates soldering — the compliant pin compresses into the plated through-hole, making it suitable for backplane assemblies or any build where a solderless, rework-friendly connection is preferred.
Position Count and the 16-Position Sibling
The 1-216791-0 carries 10 positions, all loaded. The closest functional sibling in the same AMP-Latch series is the 1-216791-6, which is identical in every respect — same gray color, same press-fit mounting, same 0.100" board pitch, same 0.050" cable pitch, same tin plating — except it offers 16 positions.