Board footprint and mating flexibility
The 2287112-2: Non-gendered design means the same part mates with itself; no separate plug or receptacle halves to track in the BOM.
SMT assembly and packaging
Surface-mount termination places the contact directly on the PCB pad — no through-hole solder or crimp step, which simplifies the assembly line for high-volume builds. Supplied on tape and reel (also cut tape), the part feeds into standard pick-and-place equipment without manual handling. Stainless steel body provides mechanical spring force and corrosion resistance — the material choice matters when the contact sees repeated compression in humid or washdown environments.
ROHS3 compliant, which covers the full substance restriction scope for EU markets.