Mega-Fit 8-Circuit Receptacle Housing for Power Harnesses
The Molex 1716920108 is an 8-position receptacle housing from the Mega-Fit series, designed as a free-hanging, in-line connector for wire-to-board or wire-to-wire power applications. It carries two rows on a 5.70mm pitch — the same spacing as the row pitch — giving each circuit generous creepage for the current the series is rated for. The housing uses a latch lock for positive retention when mated, and the black PBT insulation handles a -40°C to 120°C operating range without issue. This is the receptacle half only — contacts are ordered separately (the listing explicitly notes Contacts Not Included). The crimp termination style means you select the terminal that matches your wire gauge and current requirement, then insert it into the housing. The 5.70mm pitch is wider than typical signal connectors, reflecting the Mega-Fit series' focus on power distribution where creepage and wire bend radius matter more than board density.
What It Mates With and How It Terminates
The 1716920108 receptacle mates with the corresponding Mega-Fit plug header (male pin housing) of the same 8-circuit, 2-row, 5.70mm pitch layout. Termination is crimp-style: the installer selects the appropriate female socket terminal from the Mega-Fit terminal family, crimps it onto the wire, and inserts it into the housing cavity until the latch engages. The latch lock on the housing provides audible and tactile feedback when the connector pair is fully mated.