8-Pin Breakaway Header for Dense Board Stacks
The 2842104-8: The 0.059" (1.50 mm) insulation height and 0.157" (4.00 mm) mating pin length define the board-to-board stack height budget.
The header includes pick-and-place features for automated placement, and is supplied on Tape & Reel or Cut Tape.
Gold Plating vs. Tin: Choosing the Right Contact Finish
Compared to the otherwise identical 2842103-8, the 2842104-8 carries 30.0 µinch gold on the mating face versus 15.0 µinch. The thicker gold layer doubles the corrosion margin in humid or mildly corrosive environments and extends the rated mating cycle count — a meaningful upgrade for equipment that sees periodic reconnection over a decade-plus service life. For lower-cycle or protected-environment builds, the 2842103-8 with 15.0 µinch gold is a cost-effective alternative.