MK 226 SMD 42 Z

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The MK 226 SMD 42 Z is a surface mount pin header manufactured by Fischer Elektronik. It features a 2-row configuration with 42 male contacts and a 2.54 mm pitch. The connector supports a nominal voltage of 60 V and a nominal current of 1.5 A. Contact plating is tin, and the insulation material is polyamide (PA46) glass-filled. It is designed for board-to-board or wire-to-board applications.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Surface mount straight design for automated PCB assembly
• Tin-plated copper zinc contacts for reliable conductivity
• Glass-filled polyamide insulation for thermal stability

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Board-to-board interconnections
• Wire-to-board connections
• General electronic circuit assemblies

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix to confirm contact finish and packaging format. The base model indicates tin plating; suffixes may denote gold options or reel specifications. Confirm that the selected variant matches the required surface mount orientation and row count for the target PCB layout.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring a 2.54 mm pitch surface mount header. Ensure the PCB footprint accommodates the 2-row, 42-position layout. Verify that the 1.5 A current rating and 60 V voltage limit are sufficient for the circuit requirements. Check compatibility with standard reflow soldering profiles.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This part belongs to the Fischer Elektronik MK 226 SMD series, which offers various contact counts and row configurations. The series provides standardized surface mount solutions for compact electronic designs. Similar parts in the series differ primarily in the number of positions and available contact finishes.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation.