22162120

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Overview

The Molex 22162120 is a KK 254 PC Board Connector receptacle designed for right-angle, end-to-end stackable board edge and through-hole mounting. It features 12 circuits with a 0.100 inch (2.54mm) pitch mating interface. The contacts are gold plated to a thickness of 0.38µm. The component complies with GADSL/IMDS Exemption 44 standards.

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Feature Summary

• Supports right-angle orientation for compact PCB layouts
• Enables end-to-end stacking for multi-board applications
• Provides polarization via offset header entry holes

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Applications

• Board edge interconnect systems
• Through-hole circuit board assembly
• Multi-board stacking configurations

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Procurement Notes

Verify the specific contact plating thickness and circuit count against the official datasheet before procurement. Confirm that the right-angle orientation and end-to-end stacking requirements align with the mechanical design constraints of the target application.

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Selection Notes

Select this part when a 12-circuit right-angle connector is required for board edge or through-hole mounting. Ensure the design accommodates the 0.100 inch pitch and validates the compatibility of the 0.38µm gold plating with the intended signal integrity and environmental conditions.

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Part Context

This receptacle belongs to the KK 254 series, which is characterized by its 2.54mm pitch and robust construction for general-purpose electronic connections. The series supports various termination styles and orientations to facilitate flexible PCB layout strategies in industrial and consumer electronics.

Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets Replacement Considerations

No public confirmed substitute part numbers are available in the provided documentation.