10-position dual-row header for IDC ribbon cable
The 2-5499160-1: This is a 10-position, dual-row, vertical through-hole header from the TE AMP-Latch series, pitched at 0.100" (2.54mm) on both the row and column spacing. It mates directly with standard 0.100" IDC ribbon cable sockets — the 2x5 layout and keying slot ensure correct orientation before the latch locks. Rated at 1A per contact, this header is intended for signal-level interconnects, not power distribution.
Board footprint and mounting
Mounts through-hole with a 0.110" (2.79mm) post length — suitable for standard 1.6mm PCBs. The 0.240" (6.10mm) mating pin length provides reliable contact wipe in the mating socket. Insulation height of 0.549" (13.94mm) gives clearance for the latch mechanism above the board.
Contact finish and mating cycles
The gold mating surface supports repeated insertion cycles without fretting corrosion — a practical advantage for field-serviceable cable assemblies.