The 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch matches the standard MTA-100 header footprint, and the closed end gives a positive stop for the wire during termination — no guesswork on insertion depth.
Termination and Mounting — Field Reality
Sourcing the 643813-8 Today
Because this part is obsolete, it's not sitting on distributor shelves as a stocked line item. If you're planning a production run, it's worth evaluating a direct replacement at the same time to avoid last-time-buy scrambles down the road.
