Drawer Housing for Blind-Mate Power and Signal
The TE Connectivity 5172070-1 is a drawer-style receptacle housing from the Blindmate series, designed for blind-mate rack-and-panel applications where the connector aligns and engages without visual access. It carries 8 positions arranged as 4 signal and 4 power contacts in a 2-row layout, with a wide 0.260" (6.60mm) pitch that accommodates larger-gauge power contacts. The housing mounts to a panel and includes an integral guide pin that takes the shear load during mating, protecting the contact interface.
The 5172070-1 is a receptacle housing that accepts female socket contacts. It mates with the corresponding Blindmate drawer plug header (male pin side) that mounts to the opposite panel or chassis. The guide pin aligns the two halves during blind engagement — no visual alignment needed. Panel mount means the housing bolts into a cutout; the 0.260" (6.60mm) pitch leaves room for power contacts and simplifies routing of heavier wire.