The TE Connectivity 794208-1 is an 18-position plug housing from the Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK II series, designed for free-hanging in-line wire-to-wire or wire-to-board interconnects. The 4.14mm pitch and matching row spacing give enough room for moderate-current contacts without crowding the harness — typical for power distribution inside industrial equipment, appliances, and automotive body electronics where a latch-lock keeps the pair mated under vibration.
Key Specs That Drive the Fit
The natural polyamide housing carries a latch lock on the plug body that clicks onto the mating header's ramp; the lock is the only retention, so the harness needs strain relief at the cable exit if the assembly sees flex. Contacts are ordered separately — the housing accepts both male and female crimp terminals, letting you build either the plug or the receptacle side from the same shell by swapping the contact gender.
What It Mates With and How to Terminate
This plug housing mates with the matching Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK II header (through-hole or vertical, depending on the application). Termination is crimp — you insert the loose contact into the cavity until the latch seats, then push the housing onto the header pins. The latch lock is audible on full mate. No secondary lock or TPA on this housing, so verify each terminal is fully seated before mating; a partially inserted contact will push back and lose connection.
Active Production and Sourcing
The 794208-1 is listed as Active and RoHS compliant. No end-of-life notice or successor part is on record. The housing alone does not include contacts; order the matching crimp terminals separately.