12 positions at 5.08mm pitch — the power-distribution footprint
The 1-282825-2: The 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch on this 12-position header gives you room to route wider traces between pins — useful when each contact carries the full 15 A and you need the PCB copper to keep up without a hot spot. It is a single-level vertical header, shrouded on two sides, meaning the mating receptacle is guided into alignment and the pins are protected from accidental bending during handling.
15 A per circuit — what the rating actually means
At 15 A and 300 V, this is a power header, not a signal interconnect. The tin contact finish keeps cost down but limits the mating cycle count — expect a few dozen cycles before the tin wipes thin and contact resistance drifts. The current rating is UL-listed at 15 A, which means the temperature rise at that current stays within the UL limit for the PA66 housing and tin-plated copper alloy contacts. Derate above 110°C ambient if you push the full 15 A.
Side stacking — gang multiple headers without a new board layout
The side-stacking feature lets you butt multiple 1-282825-2 headers together on the same 5.08mm pitch, creating a continuous row of pins for higher circuit counts without spinning a custom footprint. Each header is a separate through-hole part, so you can populate only what the BOM needs and leave empty positions for future expansion — the side-stacking key keeps the alignment consistent.
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