What is the Molex 2043160001?
The Molex 2043160001 is a female receptacle socket — the press-fit half of the Coeur Sentrality 204316 interconnect system. It's an 8 mm standard press-fit socket designed to be pressed into a plated through-hole on a backplane or power distribution board, no solder required. The socket accepts a male pin from the mating header, making it the board-side termination for a high-current power or signal path.
Press-fit termination — what that means for assembly
Press-fit means the compliant pin of this socket is cold-formed into the PCB via a pneumatic or hydraulic press. There's no solder joint to inspect or rework — the interference fit between the pin and the plated barrel creates the electrical connection. This is the standard termination for backplane architectures where solderless assembly, field replaceability, and high-reliability through-hole connections are required. The 8 mm body height suggests a substantial current-carrying contact, sized for the power plane rather than a signal trace.
Sourcing and availability
This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock-holding claim or lead-time number is published here. The active lifecycle means there is no last-time-buy clock; the part can be specified into a BOM without an obsolescence risk.