The 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch and 0.181" (4.60mm) row spacing give it a compact footprint for a dual-row power connector, while the natural PA66 housing carries a -30°C to 65°C operating range — suited for appliance, HVAC, and automotive interior harnesses that see moderate temperature cycling.
This housing ships as a bare shell — the female socket contacts are not included. The connector uses crimp-terminated contacts, so you will need to source the matching TE Power Double Lock female socket terminal (typically 0.062" to 0.093" pin diameter range, 20-16 AWG) and a hand or pneumatic crimp tool. Adding the correct terminal to the BOM is the step that trips up first-time buyers; the housing alone cannot be wired without it.
Mating Plug and Panel Mount Details
The mating half for this receptacle is the Power Double Lock plug header (male pin housing), also in a 4-circuit, 2-row, 3.96mm pitch configuration. The latch lock on this receptacle engages with the matching ramp on the plug header, giving a positive lock that resists vibration. For panel mounting, the housing snaps into a rectangular cutout — the integral mounting ears hold it in place without separate hardware. Confirm the panel thickness and cutout dimensions from the TE product drawing before committing the enclosure design.