What this header does that a plain pin strip can't
The 350737-1 is a 12-position, 3-row shrouded header from the Universal MATE-N-LOK series. The 0.250-inch (6.35 mm) pitch and row spacing set the board footprint — wider than a typical 0.100-inch header, which means higher current capacity per contact and easier routing for larger wire gauges.
Board layout and termination reality
The 3-row layout with 0.250-inch row spacing requires a 0.750-inch-wide keep-out zone on the board, plus clearance for the locking ramp on the mating side.
Sourcing and lifecycle for the BOM line
RoHS compliant per the lifecycle record. No official second-source or cross-reference on file from TE Connectivity — the Universal MATE-N-LOK series is proprietary in its latch geometry and pin spacing.
