The TE Connectivity 2338183-2 is a 2-position receptacle housing from the Economy Power 2.5 series, designed for wire-to-board or wire-to-wire interconnects in consumer appliances, HVAC equipment, and general-purpose industrial harnesses. It uses a 2.50 mm pitch and a single-row layout, with a latch lock that provides audible and tactile feedback when mated to the matching header. The housing is molded in red polyamide (nylon) and is rated for free-hanging (in-line) mounting, accepting crimp terminals that are ordered separately.
What mates with this housing, and what contacts does it need?
This receptacle housing mates with the Economy Power 2.5 series pin headers (male, vertical or right-angle, through-hole or SMT). The latch lock on the housing engages the header's locking ramp for vibration-resistant retention. Because the housing ships empty — the note "Contacts Not Included" is explicit — you must order the matching female crimp terminals separately. TE's standard terminal for this series is the Economy Power 2.5 female socket, typically accepting 20–24 AWG wire. The crimp terminals are inserted into the housing cavities and retained by integral lance locks.