The Molex 2016442101 is a 10-position, dual-row receptacle housing from the Spot-On 1.5 201644 series. It is a free-hanging (in-line) wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connector body designed for crimp termination — the contacts are ordered separately. The 1.50mm pitch keeps the board footprint compact while the dual-row layout packs 10 circuits into a narrow envelope, suited for internal harnesses in consumer appliances, industrial control panels, and automotive interior modules where space is tight but reliability matters.
The latch lock fastening type gives a positive tactile engagement when mated — the housing stays coupled under vibration without relying on a secondary clip. The 1.50mm pitch means the mating header footprint is tight — verify the PCB land pattern against the product drawing before layout.
Mating and Termination — What You Need to Order
This receptacle housing accepts female socket contacts that are crimped onto the wire. The contacts are not included with the housing — they must be ordered separately using the correct Molex Spot-On 1.5 crimp terminal. The mating half is a Spot-On 1.5 header (male pin header) with the same 10-circuit, dual-row, 1.50mm pitch configuration. The latch lock on the receptacle engages with the corresponding ramp on the header for a vibration-resistant mate.
Sourcing and Lifecycle
The 2016442101 carries an Active product status and is ROHS3 Compliant.