What this 10-position AMP-Latch header brings to a wire-to-board connection
The 5499374-1 is a 10-position, dual-row header from TE's AMP-Latch series, designed for board-to-cable/wire interconnect. Rated at 1A per contact and 250VAC, this is a signal-level header — not for power distribution. The gold or gold-palladium mating finish (30µinch minimum) supports repeated connection cycles in field-service or test applications. The latch lock/eject hooks (short style) secure the mating receptacle and provide a positive extraction mechanism, which is valuable in harnesses that see vibration or periodic disconnect for maintenance.
Pitch, position count, and board footprint fit
At 10 positions in two rows with 0.100" (2.54mm) row spacing, this header occupies a compact board footprint. The keying slot and mounting flange add alignment and mechanical retention during assembly — the flange takes shear load off the solder joints when the cable is routed.
Production status and sourcing posture
No direct pin-compatible cross-reference from other manufacturers is documented.