What this 3-position header does in a board-to-board or cable run
The 2-178313-2 is a 3-position, single-row header from TE's Dynamic D-3100 series, on a 0.150" (3.81mm) pitch. The gold mating finish (15.0µin) on the rectangular tab contacts gives it decent cycle life for repeated field service — you're not wearing this out after a few dozen mates.
Fit and retention: what the detent lock and board lock mean on site
At 3 positions, this is a low-density power or signal interconnect.
