Impact 78349 Power Header, 8 Positions, Press-Fit
The Molex 783492044 is an 8-position header from the Impact 78349 series, designed as a right-angle, board-edge, through-hole connector with press-fit termination. It carries male blade contacts, all loaded as power positions, making it a dedicated power interconnect for backplane and midplane assemblies. The press-fit termination eliminates soldering, which simplifies assembly and improves reliability in high-vibration environments typical of telecom and datacom equipment. The connector is rated for 250 V and operates from -55°C to 85°C, with a UL94 V-0 flammability-rated housing.
Press-Fit Termination and Right-Angle Mounting
This is standard for backplane connectors where rework, high reliability, and solderless assembly are priorities.
Hold-Down Feature and Mechanical Retention
The connector style includes an Impact hold-down left feature, which provides a mechanical anchor to the PCB. This prevents the header from lifting during press-fit insertion and adds shear resistance against cable strain or vibration after mating.