Right-angle SMT header for wire-to-board in tight spaces
The 2-292173-6: This is a TE Connectivity CT series header, 6 positions, 2.00 mm pitch, surface-mount right-angle orientation. The shrouded 4-wall housing protects the male pins during mating and prevents misalignment with the receptacle. Detent lock gives a positive hold without a secondary latch — good for moderate vibration environments. The right-angle SMT footprint saves board z-height and routes the cable parallel to the PCB, which suits compact enclosures or board-edge exits. Solder retention features help hold the part in place during reflow.
Mating, termination, and sourcing
Mates with TE CT series crimp housings (same 2.00 mm pitch, single-row). The male pins are square, tin-plated on both the mating surface and the solder tail. Current rating varies by wire gauge — the limiting factor is the crimp terminal and wire, not the header contact.