951218-8622-AR

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The 3M 951218-8622-AR is a pin strip header from the 951 series, designed for board-to-board interconnections. It features a through-hole mounting style with 18 positions arranged in a dual-row configuration. The connector utilizes a 0.079-inch (2.00mm) pitch and square-shaped male pins. Contact surfaces are gold-plated for mating interfaces and tin-plated for solder tails, ensuring reliable electrical performance across a temperature range of -40°C to 105°C.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Supports end-to-end stacking to optimize PCB space utilization
• Compatible with lead-free wave soldering and reflow soldering processes
• Constructed with high-temperature thermoplastic insulation material

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Board-to-board connections
• Line-to-board connections
• High-temperature electronic applications

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific part number suffix against official 3M documentation to ensure correct contact plating and termination specifications. Confirm that the dual-row configuration matches the design requirements for the target application. Cross-reference datasheet TS-2653 for detailed mechanical dimensions and thermal handling limits before procurement.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when a 2.00mm pitch dual-row header is required for vertical through-hole assembly. Ensure the design accommodates the 0.173-inch mating contact length and 0.110-inch post length. Verify that the operating environment stays within the specified -40°C to 105°C range and that UL94 V-0 flammability ratings meet safety standards.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This component belongs to the 3M 951 series of rectangular connectors, which are engineered for dense interconnect solutions. The series offers various pin counts and configurations, including single and dual rows, to support diverse industrial and data center applications. The 951218-8622-AR specifically addresses needs for compact, stackable headers with robust thermal stability.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include other 3M 951 series headers with identical 18-position dual-row layouts and 2.00mm pitch, such as 951220-8622-AR or 951212-8622-AR, provided the pin count difference is acceptable. Ensure any replacement maintains the same through-hole mounting angle and contact surface treatments.