It carries 16 positions in a hybrid arrangement — 12 signal circuits plus 4 power contacts — across two rows at a 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch. The blue housing includes an integral guide pin to align the mating halves during blind engagement, which is the defining feature of a drawer connector: the plug floats into the receptacle without the operator seeing the interface. This housing is intended for rack-and-panel or cabinet applications where the connector pair mates as the drawer slides shut.
The Procurement Reality — Contacts Are Not Included
That means the total interconnect cost includes the housing plus the per-position terminals, and the assembly step requires a crimp tool and insertion process. Factor the terminal part numbers into your sourcing before committing the line item.
The 16-position count is split as 12 signal + 4 power, so the mating receptacle must match that exact cavity layout. A standard 16-position header at the same pitch won't work if the power cavities are in different locations. The guide pin on the housing ensures the plug aligns to the receptacle before the contacts engage, which prevents stubbing or bending pins during blind mating.