Right-Angle Header for Board-to-Cable Routing
The 440053-3: This 3-position header from TE's High Performance Interconnect (HPI) series mates with a matching crimp receptacle for board-to-cable/wire connections. Termination is press-fit or solder — the press-fit option allows solderless assembly into plated through-holes, while soldering adds mechanical strength for high-retention applications.
Contact Plating and Current Duty
The 3 A rating per contact is a signal-level current; this header is not designed for power distribution. The brass contact material provides adequate conductivity for the rated current.
How It Compares to Similar Headers
Compared to the TE 1-292164-1 (CT series, 0.079" pitch, 11 positions, detent lock), this 440053-3 has a wider 2.50mm pitch and a friction lock instead of a detent — the wider pitch allows easier routing for larger wire gauges, but the 3-position count limits it to small harnesses.