Compact, reliable, and built for high‑density PCB layouts – this vertical SMT board‑to‑board header solves real assembly and signal integrity challenges.

Why Choose a Vertical SMT Header Over Other Types?

Many engineers default to right‑angle or through‑hole headers because they are familiar. But for dense, double‑sided PCBs, vertical SMT offers clear advantages:

• Smaller footprint – 0.80mm pitch saves over 30% board area compared to 1.0mm or 1.27mm headers, leaving room for routing or additional components.

• Easier automated assembly – Flat housing top and customizable alignment features (e.g., positioning pegs) prevent tombstoning and improve placement accuracy.

• Simpler inspection – Solder joints are fully visible on the bottom side. No hidden connections, no X‑ray required for basic QC.

The CONSHARE 0.80mm vertical SMT header (2×10 pins) takes these advantages further with selective gold plating and high‑temperature LCP housing – materials that survive multiple reflow cycles without warping.

Core Engineering Features

Signal Integrity at 0.80mm Pitch

At this density, crosstalk becomes a real risk above 400‑500 MHz. Our contact geometry reduces adjacent pin capacitance through:

• Optimized beam length and width (not just thinner plastic walls)

• Selective plating that concentrates gold only on the mating area

Result: Cleaner LVDS, I²C, or SPI signals even on multi‑layer boards with tight ground‑plane gaps.

Vertical SMT That Survives Reflow

Many SMT headers shift slightly during reflow due to uneven heating. CONSHARE’s design includes:

• Coplanarity control ≤0.1mm across all 20 pins

• High‑temp LCP housing (260°C peak, 10s) that won’t soften or deform

This means no “open” solder joints after the oven – a common pain point with cheaper 0.80mm headers.

Mechanical Durability for Real Products

• 50+ mating cycles (standard) – tested with full electrical monitoring, not just visual checks.

• Operating temperature – –40°C to +105°C (125°C optional for under‑hood automotive or industrial ovens)

• Humidity resistance – 85°C / 85% RH for 96 hours, insulation resistance stays above 100MΩ

If your product goes into medical, automotive, or outdoor IoT devices, these specs prevent field failures that start with corrosion or micro‑vibration.

Optional Upgrades for Tougher Conditions

Not every application needs the same header. CONSHARE offers modifications without requiring a full redesign:

Customization That Fits Your Actual PCB Layout

The 2×10 pin count is a common starting point, but your real PCB may need something different. CONSHARE supports tailored variations based on your exact stack‑up and clearance:

• Pin count – 2×6 up to 2×25 (even numbers only, for balanced mating)

• Mating height – 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm (aligns with different enclosure depths)

• Solder tail length – 0.8mm / 1.0mm / 1.2mm (to match thicker PCBs or selective soldering processes)

• Positioning pegs – with or without, round or oval (improve manual alignment or remove pegs for tight component spacing)

• Housing color – black standard (natural or custom colors available for visual polarity)

No need to “force fit” a standard part. Give CONSHARE your PCB thickness and desired mating height – we’ll recommend the exact tail length and peg option.

Why CONSHARE Instead of a Distributor’s “Off‑the‑Shelf” Part?

Most connector suppliers stock one or two standard 0.80mm headers. You design your board around them. CONSHARE does the opposite: we adapt the header to your existing layout.

• Low minimums – Prototype quantities (20–50 pcs) with custom plating or tail length are available without special approval.

• Full traceability – Every batch label includes date code, plating batch ID, and assembly line. Material certs (RoHS, REACH, UL 94V‑0) are downloadable.

• Engineering support – Free stencil aperture recommendations, land pattern verification, and thermal pad layout for hand‑soldering pegs.

In 2024, CONSHARE shipped over 1.2 million 0.80mm pitch BTB headers with a field failure rate below 85 ppm (based on customer return analysis).

Typical Applications

Not recommended for: Applications requiring >1A per pin (this is a signal header, not a power connector). For power, ask about CONSHARE’s 1.0mm pitch hybrid series.

Ordering & Packaging

CONSHARE ships this vertical SMT header in antistatic reels (500 pcs/reel) or cut tape/trays for small volumes.

To order the 2×10, vertical SMT version with standard tail length and pegs:
Use code CON‑BTB‑2010‑VSMT (example – contact CONSHARE for exact order code for your customization).

What to include when requesting a quote:

• Pin count (e.g., 2×10, 2×12, 2×20)

• Mating height required (if known)

• PCB thickness (for tail length recommendation)

• Any special plating or board‑lock needs

Technical Resources You Can Actually Use

The full engineering drawing is available on CONSHARE’s document portal. But if you need:

• Stencil design – Recommended aperture size and shape for 0.80mm pitch to avoid solder bridging

• Land pattern – IPC‑7351 compliant footprint for the 2×10 vertical SMT header

• Reflow profile – Temperature curve that works with this LCP housing

Product Documentation