What this MTA-156 header does in the assembly
The single-wall shroud provides partial protection against mis-mating but does not fully enclose the pins.
If your BOM calls for a 3.96mm-pitch receptacle, this header is the correct mating half.

TE Connectivity MTA-156, 9-position, single-row, shrouded-1-wall header, 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch, through-hole right-angle, friction lock, gold-plated mating contacts, UL94 V-0, -55°C to 105°C.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MTA-156 |
| Type | Male Pin |
| Mounting | Through Hole, Right Angle |
| Connector type | Header |
| Fastening type | Friction Lock |
| Voltage rating | 600VAC |
| Current rating | Varies by Wire Gauge |
| Operating temperature | -55°C ~ 105°C |
| Contact material | Copper Alloy |
| Insulation color | Natural |
| Insulation height | 0.300\" (7.62mm) |
| Insulation material | Thermoplastic, Glass Filled |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material flammability rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Style | Board to Cable/Wire |
| Package | Bulk |
| Shrouding | Shrouded - 1 Wall |
| Termination | Solder |
| Applications | General Purpose, Industrial |
| Contact shape | Square |
| Rows | 1 |
| Pitch | 0.156\" (3.96mm) |
| Positions | 9 |
| Contact finish - post | Tin |
| Contact length - post | 0.125\" (3.18mm) |
| Contact finish - mating | Gold |
| Contact length - mating | 0.400\" (10.16mm) |
| Contact finish thickness - mating | 30.0µin (0.76µm) |
The single-wall shroud provides partial protection against mis-mating but does not fully enclose the pins.
If your BOM calls for a 3.96mm-pitch receptacle, this header is the correct mating half.
The 3-641210-9 is an active-production part. We source it per RFQ — send your target quantity and preferred lead time for a current price and availability. No stock-holding claim; the quote reflects the real distributor market at that moment.
The mating pitch is 0.156" (3.96mm). This matches the standard MTA-156 receptacle pitch.
Yes, it is shrouded with one wall. The single-wall shroud provides partial pin protection but does not fully enclose the contacts like a two-wall or fully shrouded header would.