The 1761607-9: RoHS3 compliant per the manufacturer listing, which covers the current regulatory requirement for EU and most global markets.
The latch lock/eject hooks — the long version — provide positive retention and a mechanical release, important in vibration-prone environments like industrial cabinets or rack-mounted equipment.
This header mates with AMP-Latch series IDC socket connectors (e.g., 2-1658621-4 or similar 26-position receptacles). The keying slot in the header prevents mis-mating with non-keyed cable assemblies, a practical safeguard in multi-connector panels. Through-hole, right-angle mounting with 0.102" (2.60mm) solder tails.