Electrical – Headers nomenclature — rows and positions

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I want to but this kind of header — essentially 6 pins, 3 in each row:
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On the mouser search, there are parameters called rows and positions. I want to be sure what this would be called —

  1. 2-rows 6-position (I think its this, but want to confirm)
  2. 2-row 3-postion

Best Answer

2-rows 6-position

Typically the total number of conductors is stated explicitly (6 in your case) and the number of rows (2) is a subcategory in the product range.

Examining the datasheet and/or the technical drawing (these are sometimes separate documents available for download from the product page in the distributor's website) will remove the ambiguity.