2-5499206-3 is an AMP-LATCH Universal Header connector designed for wire-to-board ribbon cable applications with 16 positions arranged in 2 rows at 2.54 mm centerline spacing. The connector features a vertical through-hole solder mount configuration with a long mating latch and ejection pin design for secure, repeatable connections. Key technical characteristics include a connector height of 13.94 mm, connector length of 39.62 mm, and row-to-row spacing of 2.54 mm, with contacts featuring gold-plated mating areas (0.76 µm thickness) on phosphor bronze base material and 2.54 µm plating on PCB termination areas. The housing is constructed from glass-filled nylon/polyester in blue color with a standard profile, rated for 250 VAC operating voltage and 5000 MO insulation resistance. Operating temperature range spans -65°C to +105°C, with UL 94V-0 flammability rating, making it suitable for signal-level applications in industrial equipment, data acquisition systems, and consumer electronics requiring reliable ribbon cable interconnection.