Two-position right-angle header for compact wire-to-board links
Current rating depends on the wire, not the header alone
For a given application, the wire gauge and the matching CT crimp terminal determine the continuous current the assembly can carry. Voltage rating is 125VAC, which covers most low-voltage signal and power distribution inside equipment enclosures.
Mating and sourcing: what fits and where to get it
This header mates with TE CT series crimp housings that accept 2.00mm pitch terminals. The matching receptacle housing and crimp terminal must be ordered separately — it's three parts, not one.
Position count contrast within the CT series
Compared to the 3-position sibling 1-292173-3 and the 5-position sibling 1-292173-5, the 2-position 1-292173-2 shares the same pitch, shrouding, plating, and mounting style. If your BOM calls for more than two signals, step up to the 3- or 5-position variant without changing the footprint or mating housing family. The through-hole right-angle sibling 1-292164-1 (11 positions) uses a kinked pin for through-hole solder, which gives stronger mechanical retention than the SMT version but requires a drilled PCB. The SMT version saves board space and assembly cost when cable strain is managed by a separate strain relief.