The Hirose DF1-8S-2.5R24(05) is an 8-position IDC socket in the DF1 series, terminated to 24 AWG discrete wire with no stripping or crimping required. Tin-plated female contacts mate with the matching DF1 series pin header — a straightforward splice for a cable-to-cable or cable-to-panel run where the connector sits free-hanging, not board-mounted.
Last Buy — Plan the Replacement Now
This part carries a Last Buy status. That means the manufacturer has announced end-of-life — once the remaining stock is exhausted, no more will be produced. For a BOM line that depends on the DF1-8S-2.5R24(05), the procurement decision is straightforward: secure last-time-buy inventory for your projected build horizon, or qualify a replacement before the supply dries up.
IDC Termination and Wire Prep
No stripping, no crimping, no separate terminal. The feed-through feature (listed in the specs) means the wire passes straight through the connector body, which suits daisy-chain or pass-through harness layouts. The free-hanging in-line mount keeps the assembly flexible for routing inside a panel or along a cable bundle.