0.100" pitch, 6 positions, right-angle — board-edge signal interconnect
The 281698-6 is a 6-position, single-row header from TE's HE13/HE14 series, designed for board-to-cable/wire applications. Right-angle orientation routes the cable parallel to the board, saving z-height in tight enclosures. The through-hole solder tails (0.114" post length) provide mechanical retention during assembly and rework. Tin-plated mating contacts keep per-unit cost low for applications with limited mating cycles — typical for internal wiring where the connector is mated once or a few times over the product life.
Friction lock and UL94 V-0 housing — vibration and safety
A friction lock on the header engages with the mating receptacle housing, providing positive retention against vibration and cable tug — no secondary latch needed for moderate-duty environments.
RoHS3 compliant. The base product number is 281698; the -6 suffix indicates the specific plating and packaging variant.