The TE Connectivity 1744036-7 is a 7-position, single-row receptacle housing from the Economy Power series. It uses a 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch — wide enough for moderate-voltage wire-to-board power or signal interconnects without requiring tight board routing. The natural nylon body carries a latch lock that gives an audible click when mated with the matching header, holding the pair together in applications with moderate vibration, such as appliance control boards or industrial panel wiring. Contacts are not included; you order the appropriate crimp terminal separately.
Pitch, Positions, and the BOM Match
The 5.08mm pitch is the first check for board layout — it matches the header footprint pin-to-pin spacing. The 7-position count is an odd number in a single row, so confirm your circuit count matches exactly; a 6-position housing won't fit a 7-circuit harness. The single-row arrangement keeps the connector narrow, suited for edge-of-board or inline wire splices where space is tight.
Latch Lock and Housing Material
The latch lock on this housing provides positive retention without a secondary clip — the locking ramp engages the header shroud and disengages only when you lift the latch tab. The nylon (PA) housing is rated for -25°C to 105°C, covering most indoor industrial and automotive interior environments. The natural colour is unpigmented nylon, which is typical for Economy Power housings and does not affect performance.
Crimp Termination and Contact Selection
This receptacle housing accepts female socket contacts that are crimped onto the wire before insertion. The crimp termination gives a gas-tight connection when the correct tooling is used. Because contacts are not included, you need to source the matching TE crimp terminal separately — check the Economy Power terminal series for wire gauge compatibility. The free-hanging (in-line) mounting means no panel cutout is required; the housing simply mates with a board-mounted header.