Board-fit and header compatibility
The 8-215460-4: The forked contact design provides a reliable wiping action during mating, cleaning the tin surface on each cycle.
Wiring and termination checklist
Through-hole, right-angle mounting with kinked solder pins — the kink provides retention during wave soldering. The contact length after post is 0.122 inches (3.10mm), which fits standard 1.6mm PCBs with enough protrusion for a reliable solder fillet. The housing is red PBT with glass fill, rated UL94 V-0 — this is the standard flame rating for equipment inside an enclosure. Operating temperature range -40°C to 105°C covers automotive under-hood and outdoor telecom cabinets without derating.