Board-to-Wire Power Header, 5.00 mm Pitch
It sits in the 2232044 series, distinguished by its 5.00 mm pitch and 20 A per-circuit current rating — sized for a main power rail or a motor feed, not a signal line. Rated 250VAC and built with a UL94 V-0 polyamide housing, this header suits power distribution inside industrial cabinets, appliance control boards, and HVAC equipment where flame rating and glow wire compliance are specified. The through-hole solder termination keeps the connection mechanically robust for the 20 A load.
The 5.00 mm pitch provides creepage for the 250VAC rating. The 20 A per-contact rating is the headline number. The -40°C to 120°C operating range covers most industrial and appliance thermal profiles, including the inside of a panel near a transformer or a relay bank. The 0.138" (3.50 mm) post length is standard for a 1.6 mm PCB — the solder tail protrudes enough for a reliable fillet without bottoming out against the board.
Mating and Compatibility
How It Compares: 9-2232044-3 vs 1-2232960-3
The 1-2232960-3 is the same 3-position, single-row, shrouded header but at a 2.50 mm pitch and rated 2 A — a signal-level interconnect. The 9-2232044-3 at 5.00 mm pitch and 20 A is a power-class part. The board footprint difference is the deciding factor: the 5.00 mm pitch needs more board space per circuit but delivers ten times the current capacity. Both use a locking ramp fastening system and UL94 V-0 housing, but the 1-2232960-3 uses tin contacts versus silver here.