The 1 A limit keeps temperature rise within the housing material's margin at full population. Tin-lead on the post tail matches legacy wave-solder profiles.
Right-Angle Mounting and Shroud Design
The latch lock/eject hooks, long type, provide a positive mechanical lock against vibration and a lever for tool-less unmating. Keying slots on the housing prevent mis-mating with non-keyed receptacles — a field-safety feature when multiple similar headers sit on the same board.
Lifecycle and Sourcing Position
The bulk packaging suits tray or tube handling for through-hole insertion.