MK LP 242 4 G

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The MK LP 242 4 G is a male pin header manufactured by Fischer Elektronik. It features a 2.54 mm pitch and two rows of contacts, providing four total positions for board-to-board or wire-to-board connections. The component utilizes a through-hole straight mounting style with copper zinc contact material. The mating contact finish thickness is 7.87µin (0.200µm), while the post finish is gold. Insulation is provided by polyamide material.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Low profile design suitable for space-constrained electronic assemblies
• Gold-plated contact posts ensure reliable electrical conductivity
• Polyamide insulation provides structural stability and thermal resistance

Headers, Male Pins Applications

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

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific part number against official Fischer Elektronik documentation to confirm contact finish specifications and insulation material properties. Ensure that the through-hole mounting requirements align with the target PCB layout. Cross-reference the copper zinc alloy composition with project material constraints to guarantee compatibility with intended operating environments and soldering processes.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when a low-profile, two-row male header with a 2.54 mm pitch is required for four-position connections. Consider the gold-plated post finish for corrosion resistance and signal integrity. Verify that the through-hole straight configuration fits the mechanical constraints of the assembly. Confirm that the polyamide insulation meets the thermal and dielectric requirements of the application environment.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This component belongs to the MK LP 242 series of pin headers from Fischer Elektronik. The series offers various contact counts, ranging from small configurations like the 4-position variant to larger arrays. All units in this family share the same 2.54 mm pitch and low-profile form factor, differing primarily in the number of rows and total contacts available for system integration.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes within the MK LP 242 series include models with identical pitch and row count but different contact numbers, such as MK LP 242 28 G or MK LP 242 70 G, provided the position count matches the design requirement.