Board-fit and routing for the 284061-5
This is a 10-position, 2-level right-angle header from the Buchanan series, pitched at 0.200" (5.08 mm) per level. Tin is a workhorse for moderate cycle counts in clean environments; the 12 A rating holds up to the 110°C upper operating limit, after which derating applies per the UL curve. The 0.138" (3.50 mm) contact tail length is standard for a 1.6 mm board thickness; confirm your board stack-up against the solder tail protrusion.
Ganging multiple headers with the interlocking side
The interlocking (side) feature lets you snap adjacent headers together without extra brackets or hardware. For a 20-position block, two 284061-5 units lock side-by-side and share the same 5.08 mm pitch grid — the combined assembly mates with a single 20-position plug. No secondary lock or TPA is present — the primary retention comes from the shrouded latch on the mating plug.
Sourcing and compliance for the 284061-5
Peer alternatives in the same series include 1-2213934-1, 1-2305909-1, and 1-2213935-1. These share the Buchanan series and bulk packaging but differ in position count or level arrangement — verify the exact circuit count and pitch before substituting.