HDMI 2.1 Receptacle for High-Speed Digital Video
The Molex 2086581081 is a 19-contact HDMI receptacle from the 208658 series, designed to the HDMI 2.1 specification. It handles the full 48 Gbps bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 for 8K video at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz, with the shielded brass shell containing the high-frequency noise that would otherwise radiate from the 19 signal and power contacts. Gold finish on the contacts supports the 10000 mating cycle rating — the plating resists fretting corrosion through repeated cable swaps in test equipment or consumer device ports.
0.5A per Contact — Signal Duty, Not Power
The 0.5A per contact rating at 40VDC is typical for HDMI signal paths. Each contact carries the low-current digital video lanes, not bus-level power. The 19 contacts include the TMDS data pairs, clock, DDC, HPD, and the +5V power pin — the current limit keeps the connector within safe temperature rise when all lanes are active simultaneously.
Right-Angle SMT with Through-Hole Option
Listed with both Surface Mount and Through Hole mounting options, this right-angle receptacle lets the board layout engineer choose the assembly process. The horizontal orientation places the HDMI port parallel to the PCB edge, a standard layout for graphics cards, media players, and docking stations.