Mini50 34894 Receptacle Housing — 16 Circuits, Sealed, 1.80mm Pitch
The Molex Mini50 34894 0348948009 is a 16-circuit receptacle housing from the Mini50 series, designed for sealed, free-hanging (in-line) wire-to-board or wire-to-wire interconnects in space-constrained automotive and industrial applications. Its 0.071" (1.80mm) pitch packs 16 positions into a compact 2-row layout, saving board real estate compared to traditional 2.54mm-pitch headers. The housing is sealed, making it suitable for environments where moisture, dust, or splash exposure is a concern — think under-hood sensor harnesses, infotainment modules, or exterior lighting connections. A latch lock secures the mating interface against vibration, and the glass-filled nylon (PA66) body holds up under thermal cycling typical of engine compartments.
What It Takes to Build a Connector — Contacts Sold Separately
For a production run, factor in the cost and lead time of the terminals as well as the housing itself.
The 'Sealed' feature indicates the housing is designed with integral seals — typically a wire-seal interface at the rear and a mating-face seal — to meet IP ratings when mated with the correct receptacle and properly seated terminals. This isn't a waterproof connector you can hose down freely; the seal integrity depends on the terminal being fully inserted and the latch lock engaged. For a harness that will see road spray or washdown, this housing is a solid starting point, but you still need to verify the IP rating in the full datasheet for your specific mating pair.