What this 3-position header is built for
The 282811-3 is a 3-position, single-level header from TE's Buchanan series, designed for wire-to-board termination in terminal block applications. The 5.00 mm pitch matches the footprint of standard pluggable terminal blocks — the shrouded shroud on two sides guides the mating plug and prevents pin damage during blind mating.
Right-angle orientation and board fit
Contact tail length is 0.138" (3.50 mm), which suits standard 1.6 mm thick PCBs with through-hole solder termination. The interlocking side feature allows multiple headers to be ganged side-by-side for a wider multi-position assembly without gaps.