MK LP 242 62 G

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The MK LP 242 62 G is a male pin header connector from the Fischer Elektronik MK_LP_242 Series. It features a 2-row, through-hole straight configuration with 62 contacts. The pitch spacing is 2.54 mm (0.100 inches). The contact material is brass, and the surface finish includes a tin-plated contact area with a Ni+46µm Sn contact sleeve to ensure reliable electrical connection.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Low profile design for compact board integration
• Tin-plated contact surface ensures reliability
• Ni+46µm Sn contact sleeve provides corrosion resistance

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Board-to-Board connections
• Wire-to-Board interconnects
• General electronic circuit assembly

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific part number MK LP 242 62 G against official Fischer Elektronik documentation to confirm the 62-position count and 2.54mm pitch. Ensure the through-hole mounting style matches the target PCB layout requirements before procurement.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when a low-profile male header with high contact density is required. The tin-plated brass contacts offer durability for repeated mating cycles. Confirm that the 2-row straight orientation fits within the available vertical clearance of the enclosure.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This component belongs to the MK_LP_242 series of male headers manufactured by Fischer Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG. The series is characterized by low-profile construction and robust contact plating, designed for standard through-hole PCB applications requiring reliable signal or power transmission.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include other Fischer Elektronik headers within the MK LP 242 series with matching pin counts and pitch, such as MK LP 242 70 G, provided the contact quantity aligns with the design requirements.