Pin diameter range and what it accepts
The 5050462-8 accepts pin diameters from 0.014" to 0.026" (0.36mm to 0.66mm). That covers standard component leads, test pins, and header posts within that range — anything smaller than 0.014" won't make reliable contact; anything larger won't enter the socket.
No tail, solder termination — board fit
This socket has no tail and terminates by soldering directly into a plated through-hole. The mounting hole diameter is 0.052" (1.32mm). The closed-bottom design prevents solder wicking up into the contact area, keeping the pin entry clean.
Contact material and plating for repeated mating
Comparing 5050462-8 with its siblings
The 5050462-8 is the closed-bottom, gold-plated version. The 5050462-2 is identical except for an open bottom — if your application requires the socket to be flush against the board with no solder tail, the open bottom allows the pin to pass through. The 5050462-7 is closed-bottom but tin-plated (100.0 µinch tin vs 30.0 µinch gold) — tin is adequate for fewer mating cycles and lower-cost designs, but gold is the choice for repeated insertion or corrosive environments.