{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"4-1827253-8","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"4-1827253-8","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/4-1827253-8","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/4-1827253-8","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Free Height (FH) series, Plug Outer Shroud Contacts, 220 positions, 0.020\" (0.50mm) pitch, dual row, 5mm mated stack height, gold 200.0µin contacts, surface mount, tape and reel.","salesMarkdown":"The 0.020\" (0.50 mm) pitch is the tightest in the FH family — each signal pair sits on a 0.50 mm grid, which forces dense routing on the PCB and a narrow keep-out zone between the two boards. The dual-row arrangement packs 220 circuits into a footprint that a coarser-pitch connector would need significantly more board edge to accommodate. The 0.175\" (4.45 mm) height above board, combined with the 5 mm mated stack height, sets the exact gap between the two PCBs — a dimension that must match the enclosure's z-height budget and the clearance for any components on the underside of the top board. The outer shroud contacts are fully enclosed, which protects the mating interface during handling and alignment. The board guide and pick-and-place features are built into the part — the board guide helps self-align the two halves during assembly, and the pick-and-place surface lets automated lines handle the part without a custom nozzle. Surface-mount termination keeps the assembly reflow-compatible, avoiding a separate wave-solder step. The gold contact finish is 200.0 µ\" (5.08 µm) thick. This heavy plating supports reliable contact in environments where corrosion or fretting is a risk. ## How It Compares: 4-1827253-8 vs. 1-120532-2 The 1-120532-2 is a different connector entirely — it uses a 0.039\" (1.00 mm) pitch, has 84 positions, and a 0.250\" (6.35 mm) stack height. The 4-1827253-8 at 0.50 mm pitch and 220 positions is for a much denser signal set and a lower board-to-board gap. The 1-120532-2 is not a functional substitute; the pitch, position count, and stack height are all mismatched. No direct cross-reference exists between the two. It is ROHS3 compliant, which covers the current EU RoHS exemption set. The base product number is 1827253; the full 4-1827253-8 suffix denotes the specific plating, packaging, and feature variant.","metaTitle":"TE Free Height 4-1827253-8, 220-Pos 0.50mm Pitch Plug","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity Free Height (FH) 4-1827253-8 plug, 220 positions, 0.50mm pitch, 5mm stack height, gold plating, SMT. Active, ROHS3. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Free Height (FH)","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Board-to-Board Connectors","Mezzanine & Stacking Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Pitch":"0.020\\\" (0.50mm)","Series":"Free Height (FH)","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Board Guide, Pick and Place","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Connector Type":"Plug, Outer Shroud Contacts","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Height Above Board":"0.175\\\" (4.45mm)","Base Product Number":"1827253","Number of Positions":"220","Mated Stacking Heights":"5mm","Contact Finish Thickness":"200.0µin (5.08µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$18.9000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$18.90000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5,"price":"$17.90000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$16.40900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$15.91160","currency":"USD"},{"qty":700,"price":"$13.92280","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/3ede913319a4d8558c123ad172348482.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the mating connector for 4-1827253-8?","answer":"The 4-1827253-8 is a plug with outer shroud contacts. It mates with the corresponding Free Height (FH) receptacle that has the same 0.50 mm pitch, 220 positions, and 5 mm mated stack height. The mating half is the receptacle version of the same series — confirm the exact receptacle order code against the board layout."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/4-1827253-8","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/4-1827253-8 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}