Board-to-Wire Header for Tight Spaces
The 0533980867 is a Molex PicoBlade 53398 series header designed for board-to-wire connections. It carries 8 positions on a 1.25mm pitch, making it a compact choice for signal-level wiring in space-constrained designs. The housing is shrouded on three walls and includes a detent lock, which keeps the mating receptacle aligned and prevents accidental disconnection under vibration or cable tug.
For a typical 26 AWG wire in the PicoBlade system, expect around 1 A per circuit; always confirm with the terminal datasheet.
Mating Connector and System Compatibility
This header mates with Molex PicoBlade 53398 series receptacle housings, such as the 051021 series, which accept crimp terminals for 26–30 AWG wire. The 1.25mm pitch and single-row layout are consistent across the PicoBlade family, so any 8-circuit receptacle in that series will mate. Confirm the keying and polarization features match your housing.
Packaging and Assembly
Available in Tape & Reel (TR) for automated pick-and-place, or Cut Tape (CT) for prototype and low-volume builds. The SMT footprint with solder retention pads is designed for standard reflow profiles.