The TE Connectivity 2-292216-8 is a 28-position adapter from the Mini CT series, configured as a plug-to-plug inline adapter with male pins on both ends. The 0.059" (1.50mm) pitch and dual-row layout pack 28 circuits into a compact panel-mount footprint — the snap-in feature secures it into a chassis cutout for wire-harness pass-through or inline signal routing where a permanent board connection isn't practical.
The 28 positions in 2 rows mean the adapter occupies a panel cutout roughly 0.9" wide by 0.3" tall, which is a dense signal bundle for its size. If your harness has fewer circuits, the same series offers lower-position adapters at the same pitch, so the footprint scales without changing the connector family.
Mounting and Termination — Panel Snap-In Fit
The panel mount, snap-in design means this adapter pushes into a rectangular cutout and locks without hardware. Both ends terminate to the mating Mini CT plug housings (male pins on this adapter mate with female terminals in the receptacle side of your harness). No soldering or board mounting — it's a pure inline adapter for wire harness assembly where the signal path goes through a panel wall.
Lifecycle and Compliance — Planning the BOM Line
ROHS3 Compliant, covering the current restricted-substance list for EU and global equipment. No official second source or cross-reference is on record — sourcing runs through the TE channel.