TE HPI 6-Position Receptacle Housing — 1.25mm Pitch, Latch Lock
The 0.049" (1.25mm) pitch is the densest in the HPI family, which means the mating header footprint fits into a narrow board corridor — useful when you're routing multiple signal lines through a cramped enclosure. That temperature envelope covers most automotive interior and industrial cabinet environments — the connector won't get brittle in a cold warehouse or soften near a warm PSU.
What It Mates With — Terminal and Header Fit
Compatibility with TE HPI female terminals is confirmed, though the specific TE 172167-1 terminal number is not listed in the housing spec. When you push the housing onto the header, you'll feel the latch click — that's your confirmation the pair is seated. A half-second pull on the wire bundle after mating tells you if the latch caught; if it slides back without resistance, the housing isn't fully home.