Molex Ultra-Fit 172298 series, 8-position dual-row shrouded header, 3.50 mm pitch, through-hole kinked-pin termination, gold mating finish, 400 V rating, -40°C to 120°C operating range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Ultra-Fit 172298 |
| Type | Male Pin |
| Mounting | Through Hole |
| Connector type | Header |
| Fastening type | Latch Holder |
| Voltage rating | 400V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 120°C |
| Contact material | Copper Alloy |
| Insulation color | Black |
| Insulation height | 0.465\" (11.80mm) |
| Insulation material | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) |
| Mated stacking heights | 26.99mm |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material flammability rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Style | Board to Cable/Wire |
| Package | Bulk |
| Features | Board Guide |
| Shrouding | Shrouded - 4 Wall |
| Termination | Kinked Pin, Solder |
| Applications | Automotive, General Purpose, Industrial, Lighting, Medical, Military, Telecommunications |
| Contact shape | Square |
| Rows | 2 |
| Pitch | 0.138\" (3.50mm) |
| Positions | 8 |
| Row spacing - mating | 0.181\" (4.60mm) |
| Contact finish - post | Tin |
| Contact length - post | 0.126\" (3.20mm) |
| Contact finish - mating | Gold |
| Contact finish thickness - post | 60.0µin (1.52µm) |
| Contact finish thickness - mating | 30.0µin (0.76µm) |
The 400 V voltage rating defines the insulation class for lighting ballasts, power supplies, and telecom distribution boards — derate current per the series derating curve above 85°C ambient.
The 1722981308 mates with a Molex Ultra-Fit 172299 series receptacle housing. That housing accepts the matching crimp terminals (order codes vary by wire gauge).