Battery Header, 8-Position, Right-Angle Mount
The TE Connectivity 1717445-5 is an 8-position single-row header with male blades, designed for battery interconnect applications. It uses a 0.098" (2.50mm) pitch and a push-pull fastening system, with gold-plated contacts on copper alloy. The through-hole, right-angle mounting places the connector parallel to the board surface, suiting it for edge-of-board battery pack connections where vertical clearance is tight.
Board Layout and Assembly
The 2.50mm pitch is the key dimension for PCB footprint layout — it determines pad spacing and the mating receptacle pitch. The through-hole termination provides a solder-joint anchor that handles the mechanical strain of repeated battery pack insertion and removal. A built-in board guide aids alignment during assembly, reducing the risk of bent pins.
Contact and Material Choices
Gold contact finish on the mating surface gives this header a higher tolerance for repeated mating cycles compared to tin-plated alternatives — important for battery connectors that see regular disconnect and reconnect during service. The thermoplastic insulation housing is rated ROHS3 compliant.