Right-Angle Blade Power Header for Backplane Press-Fit Assembly
It uses press-fit termination — no solder required — which makes it compatible with standard backplane assembly tooling and allows for rework-friendly installation. The 8 power contacts are arranged in a single row, with all positions loaded.
Press-Fit Termination and Board Guide — What They Mean for Assembly
Press-fit termination means the compliant pin is pressed into a plated through-hole on the backplane, creating a gas-tight connection without soldering. This is typical for backplane card cages where daughter cards plug in perpendicular to the backplane.
Voltage Rating and Temperature Range
Rated at 250 V, this header is sized for power distribution within a backplane. The -55°C to 125°C operating range covers industrial and outdoor telecom thermal cycling.
How It Compares — 120958-1 vs 2-1437357-0
The closest functional peer in the UPM series is 2-1437357-0. Both are blade power headers in the same series, but 2-1437357-0 is packaged on a spool (reel) rather than a tube, and carries a current rating of 28 A per contact. The 120958-1 does not have a published current rating in its spec table, so if your design requires a known per-contact current limit, the 2-1437357-0 gives you a number to work with. Both are active lifecycle parts, so either is available for new designs.