What this pin socket accepts and where it fits
The 5-5330808-6 is a single-pin PCB socket from TE's Series 1 line, designed to accept a mating pin diameter from 0.013 to 0.020 inch. That range covers common component leads and test pins, so it's a go-to for breadboard or production boards where the pin size isn't locked in yet. The contact is beryllium copper with 30 µinch gold plating — the beryllium copper gives it spring memory through repeated insertions, and the gold keeps the contact resistance stable even in corrosive atmospheres. Rated for the full -65°C to 126°C operating range, so it handles thermal cycling in avionics or industrial cabinets without losing grip.
RoHS compliant per current TE documentation.
Solder termination with no tail — the socket body sits flush against the board. The open-bottom feature means the solder joint is visible for inspection, a help when hand-soldering prototypes or reworking a joint. Mounting hole diameter is 0.040 to 0.041 inch, so plan your PCB drill size accordingly. Overall length is 0.142 inch, with a socket depth of 0.130 inch — the pin inserts just over 3.3 mm into the contact. Flange diameter is 0.059 inch, which sets the annular ring on the board.