16-Position Breakaway Header at 0.100-Inch Pitch
This style is common in breakaway headers where the strip is snapped to the required position count.
Tin-Plated Contacts and Through-Hole Mounting
Tin is a cost-effective finish for moderate mating-cycle applications; the 100 µinch thickness provides good wear resistance for periodic reconnection in field service.
Active Production and RoHS Compliance
Peer Comparison: Shrouded Alternatives
Compared to the shrouded 12-position header 1379030-3, this 16-position unshrouded version offers more circuits in a smaller board footprint — no shroud means less real estate consumed. The 1379030-3 adds a friction lock and board lock for vibration resistance, but at 12 positions and a right-angle orientation. The 6-position 953440-3 is another shrouded alternative with a friction lock and automotive application notes. For designs needing higher position counts without the shroud, the 9-146258-0-08 is the direct choice.