The TE Connectivity 1473971-2 is a 5-position battery connector receptacle with female blade sockets, designed for direct board mounting in portable power applications. It uses a 2.50mm pitch and a single-row layout, rated at 7 A per circuit with a 30 V voltage rating. The right-angle through-hole termination keeps the mated battery pack parallel to the PCB, saving vertical clearance in compact enclosures.
Key features and what they mean for the build
Gold contact finish on copper alloy blades handles repeated mating cycles without surface oxidation — important for a battery connector that may be disconnected during service or field replacement. The spring retention fastening type provides a positive detent when mated, holding the connector pair together under light vibration without a secondary latch. A built-in board guide on the housing aligns the connector during manual assembly, reducing the risk of bent contacts during insertion into the PCB. The thermoplastic insulation is rated for an operating temperature range of -30°C to 70°C, which covers typical consumer and light industrial battery compartments but not engine-bay or high-heat environments. The 7 A per-contact rating is the limiting factor for the power path — at that current the connector can carry a moderate DC rail for a handheld device or a small backup battery.