Battery Connector Header, 8 Positions at 2.50 mm Pitch
The TE Connectivity 1717445-6 is an 8-position battery connector header with male blade contacts on a 2.50 mm pitch. It is designed as a power interconnect for battery pack assemblies, where the 2.50 mm pitch provides enough creepage for the battery voltage without forcing an oversized board footprint. The right-angle through-hole orientation routes the connector perpendicular to the PCB, suiting space-constrained enclosures typical of portable equipment and battery compartments. Gold plating on the contacts supports repeated mating cycles — a practical requirement for battery connectors that may see field replacement or service access. The single-row layout keeps the board footprint narrow, and the board guide feature aids alignment during manual or automated assembly, reducing the risk of bent pins. The housing is molded from thermoplastic insulation material, and the connector uses a push-pull fastening type for tool-less mating and unmating. Termination is through-hole solder, providing a reliable mechanical and electrical connection to the PCB.
Mating and Termination
This header mates with the corresponding TE battery connector receptacle housing (same series, 8-position, 2.50 mm pitch). The male blades insert into the receptacle terminals; the push-pull latch holds the pair together without tools. For termination, the through-hole solder tails are designed for wave or hand soldering to the PCB — no crimping or press-fit tooling required.