What this 14-position right-angle header does in the assembly
The 6-103635-3: This is a 14-position, single-row shrouded header from the AMPMODU MTE series, designed for board-to-board or cable-to-board interconnect. The 4-wall shrouding protects the male pins from mechanical damage and guides the mating receptacle into alignment. A latch holder on the housing provides a positive lock with the mating half, so the connection stays mated under vibration — relevant for automotive and telecom enclosures.
Board footprint and routing fit
The 0.100" pitch is a standard through-hole grid, so the footprint aligns with common PCB layouts. The right-angle solder tails extend 0.130" (3.30 mm) past the board surface, which is a typical length for wave-solder through-hole assembly. Insulation height is 0.200" (5.08 mm) above the board — this is the clearance needed under the mating receptacle. The keying slot in the housing prevents mis-mating with non-keyed receptacles, which is a practical safeguard on multi-connector boards.
Mating and termination details
This header accepts AMPMODU MTE receptacle housings with crimp terminals. The square male pins (0.025" square typical for the series) mate with standard AMPMODU receptacle contacts. Termination is solder — the through-hole tails are tin-plated (100 µinch) for good wetting during wave or hand soldering. The contact mating length of 0.230" (5.84 mm) provides sufficient wipe for reliable contact.