What this 8-position header does in a board-to-wire power chain
The locking ramp fastens the mating receptacle securely, making this header suitable for vibration-prone environments like industrial panels and telecom racks. Glow wire compliance per IEC 60335-1 means the housing material resists ignition under fault conditions — a standard requirement for household appliances and industrial equipment sold into European markets.
The header is through-hole mounted with solder termination. The 0.140-inch (3.56mm) post length provides enough standoff for wave solder clearance on standard 1.6mm PCBs. The 0.500-inch (12.70mm) insulation height leaves room for the mating receptacle's shroud, keeping the mated stack height predictable for enclosure clearance.
This header mates with Mini-Fit Jr 172447 series receptacle housings and crimp terminals. The 8-position, dual-row layout with 0.165-inch row spacing matches the standard Mini-Fit Jr receptacle footprint.