Board-to-Cable Header for IDC Ribbon Cable
The 5499786-6 is a 26-position, 0.100-inch (2.54 mm) pitch header from TE's AMP-Latch series, designed to mate with standard IDC ribbon cable receptacles. The long latch lock/eject hooks provide positive retention against cable strain and a levered unmating action in dense layouts where finger access is tight.
Sizing the Footprint and Routing Density
The 0.110-inch (2.79 mm) solder post length suits standard 0.062-inch PCBs; the 0.240-inch (6.10 mm) mating pin length provides a solid wipe length for the IDC receptacle contact. Dual-row layout with 0.100-inch row spacing — 26 positions loaded all. The right-angle orientation means the connector body sits 0.315 inches (8.00 mm) above the board, which matters for component keep-out on the adjacent board edge.
ROHS3 compliant. Housing material is UL94 V-0 rated.
Comparing Eject Hook Lengths in the Series
Within the AMP-Latch series, the 5499786-6 (26 positions) uses long latch lock/eject hooks. The sibling 5499910-8 (34 positions) uses short eject hooks — the long hooks on this part provide more mechanical leverage for unmating in high-density card cages where finger clearance is limited. Another sibling, the 5499922-7 (30 positions), shares the same long eject hooks and gold mating finish, but ships in a tray rather than bulk. The 5499786-6 is the only 26-position, long-eject-hook variant in the series with a bulk package.