2.54mm Female Headers and PCB Sockets

Description

Selecting a 2.54mm female header

FH411 and FH412 variants cover vertical, right-angle, surface-mount, clip-board and extended-tail female headers. Select the exact model, row count, positions per row, body height, termination geometry and plating before laying out the PCB. A shared 2.54mm mating pitch does not make their footprints or installed heights interchangeable.

In the dimensional formulas below, N is the number of positions per row: total contacts for a single row, half the total for two rows and one third for three rows. A range such as 2×2–2×40 means two rows with 2–40 positions in each row. Height and tail options remain model-specific.

Common characteristicValue
Mating pitch2.54mm
Insulation resistance≥1000MΩ
Dielectric withstand test500VAC for 1 minute; FH411F–FH411T and FH412–FH412F specify RMS voltage
Insulation classificationMaterial group I; UL94V-0
Contact materialCopper alloy
ModelsCurrentContact resistanceOperating temperatureStorage temperatureInsulator
FH411Unspecified≤20mΩ0°C to +85°C-20°C to +70°CPA46
FH411A3A≤20mΩ-20°C to +80°C-20°C to +70°CPA46
FH411B3A≤30mΩ-20°C to +80°CUnspecifiedPA46
FH411C, FH411D, FH411EUnspecified≤50mΩ0°C to +85°C-20°C to +70°CGlass-filled PBT
FH411F–FH411T; FH412–FH412F3A≤20mΩ-45°C to +110°CUnspecifiedHigh-temperature material with 30% glass fibre; base polymer unspecified
Additional characteristicApplicable modelsValue or condition
RetentionFH411; FH411F–FH411T; FH412–FH412F≥500gf
Resistance to soldering heatFH411E only260±5°C for 5±0.5s

The withstand test is separate from an operating-voltage rating. Soldering conditions and current ratings shown for one model do not extend to models with unspecified values. Full gold flash, selective gold flash and nickel plus gold flash are separate ordering choices; no coating thickness is assigned where unspecified.

FH411: one, two or three straight rows

Selection or referenceFH411
Contact arrangements1×1–1×40; 2×2–2×40; 3×3–3×40
Ordering sequenceContacts → S straight → plating → height
Plating codes0: selective gold flash; F1: full gold flash; 2: nickel plus gold flash
Height A1: 8.5mm; 2: 5mm
Body length and contact span(2.54N+0.5)±0.3mm; 2.54(N−1)±0.25mm
Body widthsSingle: 2.54mm; dual: 5mm; triple: 7.5mm; row centres 2.54mm
Tail references0.60×0.40mm section; upper drawing projection 3.30mm, lower drawing 3.00mm

The two illustrated tail constructions are shown separately; the height code alone does not specify which tail projection applies.

FH411 contact count plating and body height ordering
FH411 single, dual and triple-row ordering options.
FH411 single dual and triple-row straight header dimensions
FH411 row-dependent body widths and separate tail constructions.

FH411A: straight single and dual rows

Selection or referenceFH411A
Contacts and sequence1×1–1×40 or 2×2–2×40 → S straight → plating → height
Plating and height codesF1: full gold flash; 0: selective gold flash. Height 1: 8.5mm; 2: 5mm
Single-row body2.50mm wide; length (2.54N+0.9)±0.3mm
Dual-row body5.08mm wide; length (2.54N+0.5)±0.3mm; contact span (2.54N−2.54)±0.2mm
Tail and seating references3.20mm projection; 0.64mm tail width; 0.50mm lower stand-off reference; dual-row pitch 2.54±0.1mm
FH411A straight header plating and height codes
FH411A ordering fields for one or two rows.
FH411A single and dual-row body and tail dimensions
FH411A single-row and dual-row length formulas differ.

FH411B: dual-row straight or right-angle

Selection or referenceFH411B
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → S straight or R right-angle → 0 selective gold flash or F1 full gold flash → height 1: 8.5mm
BodyLength (2.54N+5.08)±0.3mm; main width 6mm, width including central feature 7mm; central feature 3.70mm
Contact and tail referencesPitch 2.54±0.1mm; longitudinal span (2.54N−2.54)±0.2mm; section 0.60±0.05mm by 0.40±0.05mm; tail-row spacing 2.54±0.15mm
Straight tail projection3.15mm
Right-angle termination12.60mm overall side reference; 3.00±0.25mm exposed tail length
PCB holesØ1.02mm on a 2.54mm grid; longitudinal span 2.54(N−1)mm; layout tolerance ±0.05mm
FH411B dual-row straight and right-angle ordering
FH411B mounting and plating codes.
FH411B straight right-angle and corresponding PCB hole dimensions
FH411B two termination forms and PCB contact-span dimensions.

FH411C: 5.7mm vertical body

Selection or referenceFH411C
Ordering sequence1×2–1×40 or 2×2–2×40 → V vertical → plating
Plating codes0: selective gold flash; 8: full gold flash; 2: nickel plus gold flash
Body5.70mm high; single-row width 2.40mm, dual-row width 5mm; length (2.54N+0.5)mm
Contacts and tailsSpan 2.54(N−1)mm; dual-row centres 2.54mm; 3mm tail projection; section 0.60×0.40mm
FH411C vertical single and dual-row plating options
FH411C contact-range and finish selection.
FH411C 5.7mm body and 3mm tails
FH411C sectioned body and row-dependent widths.

FH411D: extended dual-row stack

Selection or referenceFH411D
Ordering sequence2×1–2×40 → B black → 0 selective gold flash or 8 full gold flash
Axial construction21mm central stack length with 3mm pin extensions at each end
Body and contact span5mm wide; upper strip length 2.54Nmm, lower socket length (2.54N+0.5)mm; span 2.54(N−1)mm
Pin sectionsUpper pins 0.64×0.64mm; lower tails 0.60×0.40mm; row centres 2.54mm
FH411D dual-row black housing and gold finish ordering
FH411D ordering options.
FH411D extended socket stack and both pin ends
FH411D extended stack with different upper and lower pin sections.

FH411E: dual-row spacer and long tails

Selection or referenceFH411E
Ordering sequence2×1–2×40 → B black → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Dimension type 1A: 13.50mm; B tail extension: 6.50mm
Dimension type 2A: 11.05mm; B tail extension: 2.50mm
Socket section and width8.50mm socket section; 5.08mm body width
Length and contact span(2.54N+0.5)mm and 2.54(N−1)mm
Tails and PCB0.64×0.40mm tails; Ø1.02mm holes on 2.54mm row and position centres; layout tolerance ±0.05mm

Choose the A/B dimension pair together; the two pairs describe different spacer and tail arrangements.

FH411E dual-row contact count black housing and plating codes
FH411E ordering fields.
FH411E paired A and B dimensions and PCB hole layout
FH411E spacer types and corresponding tail dimensions.

FH411F and FH411G: 6.8mm vertical bodies

Selection or referenceFH411FFH411G
Contact range1×1–1×402×1–2×40
Ordering after contact countV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flashV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Body width / height3.50mm / 6.80mm5.80mm / 6.80mm
Body length / span(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm
Contact-point depth reference3–4mm3–4mm
Tail section / projection0.70×0.20mm / 3.30mm0.70×0.20mm / 3.30mm
PCBOne row of Ø1.02mm holes at 2.54mm; ±0.05mmTwo rows of Ø1.02mm holes on 2.54mm grid; ±0.05mm
FH411F single-row vertical ordering
FH411F single-row ordering options.
FH411F 6.8mm body and single-row PCB footprint
FH411F section, contact-point depth and PCB hole pattern.
FH411G dual-row vertical ordering
FH411G dual-row ordering options.
FH411G 6.8mm body and dual-row PCB footprint
FH411G wider body and two-row PCB hole pattern.

FH411H and FH411I: 7.1mm vertical bodies

Selection or referenceFH411HFH411I
Contact range1×1–1×402×1–2×40
Ordering after contact countV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flashV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Body width / height2.50mm / 7.10mm5mm / 7.10mm
Body length / span(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm
Tail section / projection0.65×0.25mm / 3mm0.64×0.25mm / 3mm
PCBOne row of Ø1.02mm holes at 2.54mm; ±0.05mmTwo rows of Ø1.02mm holes on 2.54mm grid; ±0.05mm
FH411H single-row ordering codes
FH411H contact count, vertical mount and plating.
FH411H 7.1mm housing and single-row tails
FH411H body section and PCB hole layout.
FH411I dual-row ordering codes
FH411I contact count, vertical mount and plating.
FH411I 7.1mm housing and dual-row tails
FH411I body section and two-row PCB hole layout.

FH411J: single-row SMT with R1 or R2 tails

Selection or referenceFH411J
Ordering sequence1×1–1×40 → B black → plating → bend → pickup → packing → posts
Finish and bend codes8: full gold flash; 0: selective gold flash. Bend 1: R1; 2: R2
Handling optionsPickup S: with, X: without; packing T: tray, R: tape on reel, B: tube; posts S: with, X: without
Body and terminations7.10mm body height; 2.50mm body width; 7.40mm seating reference; 4.50mm tail spread; tails 0.50×0.25mm
Length / contact span(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm
Pickup and postsPickup length 8mm, width 4mm, side extent 4mm; Ø0.80mm posts project 0.80mm, separated by 2.54(N−2)mm
SMT pads1.00×1.80mm pads alternating at 2.54mm stations; 5.10mm overall transverse extent; ±0.05mm layout tolerance

R1 and R2 reverse the side of the pin 1 tail. Use the matching FH411J pad view for the selected bend code.

FH411J bend pickup packing and locating-post ordering
FH411J SMT handling and termination options.
FH411J R1 and R2 pin 1 positions and SMT pads
FH411J model-specific R1/R2 footprints and pickup dimensions.

FH411K: dual-row SMT with pickup and posts

Selection or referenceFH411K
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → B black → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash → pickup → packing → posts
Handling codesPickup S: with, X: without; packing T: tray, R: tape on reel, B: tube; posts S: with, X: without
Body and pickup7.10mm body height; 8.10mm height including pickup; 7.40mm seating reference; pickup width 8.50mm and side extent 4.50mm
Length and terminationsLength (2.54N+0.5)mm; span 2.54(N−1)mm; 6.70mm tail spread; 0.50×0.25mm tails
PostsØ1mm, 1.50mm projection, spacing 2.54(N−2)mm
PCB references1mm pad width; 2.54mm pitch; 7.40mm outer pad extent and 2.80mm inner gap; Ø1.19mm post holes, 1.27mm offset from adjacent end contact station; ±0.05mm
FH411K dual-row SMT ordering options
FH411K pickup, packaging and post selections.
FH411K pickup body locating posts and PCB pads
FH411K outline, underside and recommended PCB pattern.

FH411L and FH411M: 8.5mm scalloped bodies

Selection or referenceFH411LFH411M
Contact range1×1–1×402×1–2×40
Ordering after contact countV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flashV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Height / tail projection8.50mm / 3.50mm8.50mm / 3.50mm
Body-width references3.75mm overall; top-view 2.25mm and 0.75mm scallop referencesTop-view 5.50mm and 0.75mm scallop references
Length / span / tail section(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm / 0.80×0.30mm(2.54N+0.5)mm / 2.54(N−1)mm / 0.80×0.30mm
PCBSingle row, Ø1.02mm holes at 2.54mm; ±0.05mmDual rows, Ø1.02mm holes on 2.54mm grid; ±0.05mm
FH411L single-row vertical ordering
FH411L single-row ordering fields.
FH411L scalloped housing and PCB dimensions
FH411L body, tail and single-row hole dimensions.
FH411M dual-row vertical ordering
FH411M dual-row ordering fields.
FH411M scalloped housing and PCB dimensions
FH411M body-width references and two-row hole layout.

FH411N: dual-row clip-board termination

Selection or referenceFH411N
Ordering sequence2×1–2×40 → B clip-board type → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash → dimension A
Dimension A codes1: 1.70mm; 2: 1.00mm
Body5mm high, 5.08mm wide; length (2.54N+0.5)mm
Contact and termination referencesSpan 2.54(N−1)mm; 0.70×0.25mm terminals; 1mm opposed-terminal gap

Dimension A describes the formed termination below the body. It is distinct from the fixed 5mm housing height.

FH411N dual-row clip-board ordering and termination dimension A
FH411N two-row contact range and dimension A codes.
FH411N inward-formed terminals and 5mm body
FH411N dual-row body with opposed clip-board terminals.

FH411O: dual-row SMT in two body heights

Selection or referenceFH411O
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → B black → plating → pickup → packing → posts → height A
Plating and height codes8: full gold flash; 0: selective gold flash. Height/type 1: 8.50mm; 2: 5.00mm
Handling codesPickup S: with, X: without; packing T: tray, R: tape on reel, B: tube; posts S: with, X: without
Body and pitch5.08mm width; length (2.54N+0.5)±0.3mm; span 2.54(N−1)±0.2mm; 2.54mm row centres
Terminals7mm spread; 0.50mm width; 0.25mm thickness reference
Pickup9.70mm long, 8.50mm wide, 4.50mm side extent
FH411O height pickup post and packaging ordering
FH411O 8.5mm and 5mm body-height selections.
FH411O SMT terminal spread and paired body heights
FH411O underside, pickup and type-specific height table.

FH411P: single-row SMT in two body heights

Selection or referenceFH411P
Ordering sequence1×2–1×40 → B black → 8 full gold flash → bend → pickup → packing → posts → height A
Bend and height codesBend 1: R1; 2: R2. Height 1: 8.5mm; 2: 5mm
Handling codesPickup S: with, X: without; packing T: tray, R: tape on reel, B: tube; posts S: with, X: without
Body and terminations2.50mm body width; 4.50mm terminal spread; length (2.54N+0.5)mm; span 2.54(N−1)mm; pitch 2.54±0.1mm; tails 0.50×0.25mm
Pickup8mm length, 4mm width and 4mm side extent
Post referencesØ0.80±0.1mm, 0.80mm projection; outline post spacing 2.54(N−2)mm
PCB pad views1×2mm pads, 5mm outer transverse extent, alternating at 2.54mm stations; Ø1mm centreline openings illustrated; layout tolerance ±0.05mm

Follow the FH411P R1 or R2 pin 1 position. The outline identifies optional post spacing separately from the centreline openings illustrated in the pad views.

FH411P full gold flash bend height and handling options
FH411P model-specific ordering sequence.
FH411P R1 R2 SMT pad and locating-post references
FH411P alternate tail directions, pickup and PCB references.

FH411Q: dual-row SMT with central pickup

Selection or referenceFH411Q
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → B black → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash → pickup → packing → posts
Handling codesPickup S: with, X: without; packing T: tray, R: tape on reel, B: tube; posts S: with, X: without
Body and length7.10mm height, 5mm body width; length (2.54N+0.5)mm; span 2.54(N−1)mm
Pickup references9.50mm length; 3.70mm central feature; 8.50mm outer width; 6.10mm inner extent
Terminal references0.50×0.25mm section; 6.70mm spread; side extents 5.60mm and 7.40mm; 1mm side step reference
Posts1mm diameter, 1.50mm projection; spacing 2.54(N−2)mm
PCB1×1.90mm pads at 2.54mm; 7.70mm outer transverse extent; Ø1.20mm locating holes; ±0.05mm layout tolerance
FH411Q dual-row SMT finish pickup packing and post codes
FH411Q ordering options.
FH411Q central pickup and dual-row SMT footprint
FH411Q body, pickup and PCB pad dimensions.

FH411R: dual-row vertical with central rib

Selection or referenceFH411R
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → V vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Body8.50mm high; 5mm main width, 6mm width including rib; central rib width 3.80mm
Contacts and tails2.54±0.1mm pitch; 2.54(N−1)±0.3mm span; 3mm projection; 0.60mm width by 0.40±0.05mm thickness; 2.54mm row centres
FH411R dual-row vertical ordering
FH411R contact and plating selection.
FH411R 8.5mm body central rib and straight tails
FH411R central-rib and termination dimensions.

FH411S and FH411T: 5.2mm segmented bodies

Selection or referenceFH411SFH411T
Contact range1×1–1×402×2–2×40
Ordering after contact countV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flashV vertical → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Body width / height3mm / 5.20mm5.50mm / 5.20mm
Length / span2.54N±0.3mm / 2.54(N−1)±0.2mm2.54N±0.3mm / 2.54(N−1)±0.2mm
Tail and lower-body references3mm projection; 0.40×0.62mm section; 0.30mm lower step3mm projection; 0.40×0.62mm section; 0.30mm lower step
Pitch2.54±0.10mm2.54±0.10mm along row; 2.54mm between rows
FH411S single-row vertical gold finish options
FH411S contact-count and plating codes.
FH411S 5.2mm segmented single-row body
FH411S compact body and straight-tail dimensions.
FH411T dual-row vertical gold finish options
FH411T contact-count and plating codes.
FH411T 5.2mm segmented dual-row body
FH411T two-row body and tail dimensions.

FH412: single-row and dual-row right-angle

Selection or referenceFH412
Ordering sequence1×1–1×40 or 2×2–2×40 → R right-angle → F1 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Socket body8.50mm socket extent; single-row width 2.50mm, dual-row width 5mm
Length and contactsSingle-row body length 2.54N±0.3mm; contact span 2.54(N−1)±0.3mm; pitch 2.54±0.1mm
Single-row side references10.20±0.3mm overall bent-terminal extent; 3.30mm exposed end
Dual-row side references12.60±0.3mm overall bent-terminal extent; 3.50mm exposed end; 2.54±0.10mm tail-row spacing; 0.80mm front stagger reference
Tail section0.60±0.05mm by 0.40±0.05mm
FH412 right-angle single and dual-row order codes
FH412 row count, right-angle mount and plating.
FH412 separate single and dual-row right-angle dimensions
FH412 row-dependent body and bent-tail dimensions.

FH412A: vertical dual-row with outward-formed tails

Selection or referenceFH412A
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → V straight → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash → height A
Height codes and dimension types1: 8.50mm; 2: 5.00mm
Body5.08mm width; length (2.54N+0.5)±0.3mm; contact span (2.54N−2.54)±0.2mm
Mating and PCB row centres2.54±0.1mm mating grid; 7.62mm formed-tail row centres
Tail and seating references3.15mm projection; 0.64mm width, 0.25mm thickness; 0.50mm lower stand-off

The mating direction remains vertical; the tails spread outward before entering the PCB.

FH412A dual-row vertical height selection
FH412A body-height and finish options.
FH412A vertical mating and outward-formed through-hole tails
FH412A mating-row pitch and wider tail-row spacing.

FH412B: single-row right-angle scalloped body

Selection or referenceFH412B
Ordering sequence1×1–1×40 → R right-angle → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Body and length8.50mm socket extent; 3.75mm body width; length (2.54N+0.8)mm; contact span 2.54(N−1)mm
Side and contour references9.15mm overall bent-terminal extent; 3mm exposed tail end; contour references 2.25mm and 0.75mm
Tail and PCB0.80×0.30mm tails; Ø1.02mm holes at 2.54mm; ±0.05mm layout tolerance
FH412B single-row right-angle order selection
FH412B contact count and gold-flash options.
FH412B right-angle body contour and single-row PCB holes
FH412B scalloped body, bend and hole layout.

FH412C: dual-row right-angle with central rib

Selection or referenceFH412C
Ordering sequence2×2–2×40 → R right-angle → 8 full gold flash or 0 selective gold flash
Body8.50mm socket extent; 5mm main width, 6mm including rib; 3.80mm rib width; length (2.54N+0.5)±0.5mm
Contacts and tailsPitch 2.54±0.1mm; span 2.54(N−1)±0.3mm; 0.60±0.05mm width by 0.40±0.05mm thickness; 0.80mm front stagger
Side references12.60±0.3mm overall bent-terminal extent; 3.50mm exposed end; 2.54mm tail-row spacing
PCBØ1.02mm holes on a 2.54mm grid; span 2.54(N−1)mm; ±0.05mm layout tolerance
FH412C dual-row right-angle ordering
FH412C dual-row and plating options.
FH412C central rib right-angle terminations and PCB holes
FH412C body, bend and matching two-row hole pattern.

FH412D: single-row vertical with three tail bends

Selection or referenceFH412D
Ordering sequence1×1–1×40 → V vertical → plating → height A → bend
Plating, height and bend codes8: full gold flash; 0: selective gold flash. Height/type 1: 8.50mm; 2: 5.00mm. Bend 1: R1; 2: R2; 3: R3
Body and contact references2.50mm width; length (2.54N+0.94)±0.3mm; span 2.54(N−1)±0.2mm; pitch 2.54±0.1mm
Tail references3.15mm projection; 0.64±0.1mm width; 0.25mm thickness; 0.50mm lower stand-off; 2.54mm single-side offset and 5.08mm opposed-tail spread
Illustrated insertion references1.60mm PCB; Ø1mm holes; top-insert mating-pin projection 2.5–4.5mm; bottom-insert projection ≥6mm

R1 and R2 alternate the tail side in opposite patterns; R3 places the tails on one side. Use the matching view and the illustrated insertion direction when selecting the mating-pin length.

FH412D height plating and R1 R2 R3 bend selection
FH412D three bend codes and two housing heights.
FH412D bend patterns and top and bottom insertion references
FH412D formed tails, PCB and mating-pin insertion references.

FH412E and FH412F: dual-row side-entry sockets

Selection or referenceFH412EFH412F
Ordering sequence2×1–2×40 → S socket → 8 full gold flash → B black2×1–2×40 → S socket → 8 full gold flash → B black
TerminationThrough-holeSurface-mount
Body references8mm depth; 5.70mm mating-face extent8mm depth; 5.70mm mating-face extent; 5.90mm seated height
Length and contact span(2.54N+0.5)±0.35mm; 2.54(N−1)±0.25mm(2.54N+0.5)±0.35mm; 2.54(N−1)±0.25mm
Mating grid and tail section2.54±0.1mm; 0.70mm width by 0.20±0.05mm thickness2.54±0.1mm; 0.70mm width by 0.20±0.05mm thickness
Termination spread7.62±0.15mm tail-row centres11.20mm overall terminal spread
PCB referencesØ1mm holes at 2.54mm along row; 7.62mm between rows; ±0.05mm1.10mm pad width; 2.54mm along-row pitch; 7.20mm inner gap and 11.80mm outer extent; ±0.05mm
FH412E through-hole dual-row socket ordering
FH412E full gold-flash socket ordering.
FH412E side-entry socket and 7.62mm PCB row spacing
FH412E mating face, body and through-hole PCB pattern.
FH412F SMT dual-row socket ordering
FH412F full gold-flash socket ordering.
FH412F side-entry SMT socket and PCB pad dimensions
FH412F seated height, terminal spread and SMT pad pattern.