What this header does in the assembly
The 6-104068-1 is a vertical through-hole header from the AMPMODU System 50 series, designed for board-to-board or cable connections. The shrouded 2-wall housing protects the male pins during mating and prevents misalignment. A latch holder fastening type locks the mating half in place, giving positive retention in high-vibration environments like automotive or industrial panels. The tin-plated posts (150 µinch) solder cleanly into the board.
The 1.27mm pitch and 2.54mm row spacing set the PCB footprint: the board must route traces between the 0.100" (2.54mm) staggered rows. The 0.125" (3.18mm) mating pin length engages with the receptacle before the latch clicks, and the 0.100" (2.54mm) post length gives enough standoff for solder fillet inspection. Rated at 30VAC, the header is suited for signal-level circuits rather than power distribution.
Sourcing and lifecycle status
ROHS3 compliant — no restricted substances above threshold limits. The base product number is 104068; the 6-104068-1 suffix indicates the specific plating and packaging variant.