Board Layout Fit: Pitch, Orientation, and Footprint
In a panel that sees occasional shock or machine vibration, that lock keeps the pair mated without relying on the wire strain alone.
Current and Temperature Range
In a 85°C ambient cabinet, derate per the standard current-temperature curve in the AMPMODU application note.
No official successor or direct replacement cross-reference from TE. The base product number 2842168 covers the series; the dash number variant (-2) carries the specific plating and packaging combination listed here.