NEUTRAL AMPMODU Series Right Angle PCB Header, 8 Contacts, 2.54 mm Pitch, Wire-to-Board, Shrouded, Through Hole, 3A HE14

TE Connectivity 281698-8 is a right angle through hole PCB header belonging to the AMPMODU HE14 Series, engineered to provide secure and reliable wire-to-board connections in demanding industrial, automotive, and electronic environments. The header features a shrouded configuration, which offers enhanced protection for pins during handling and operation.

This header has 8 male contacts arranged in a single row with a 2.54 mm pitch, ensuring compatibility with widely used PCB layouts and enabling integration into multiple circuit designs, signal routing applications, or test equipment assemblies.

The high-temperature thermoplastic housing, rated UL 94V-0, is designed for durability under elevated thermal and operational stresses, making the header suitable for industrial, automotive controls, computers, telecommunications, medical devices, storage equipment, and appliances. The protective shroud with integrated friction lock ensures polarization and prevents mismating during board assembly.

Each contact is made of phosphor bronze and finished with tin plating, enabling reliable electrical performance and ensuring good solderability. Designed for through hole mounting, the header offers secure mechanical retention suited for environments where vibration or frequent mating cycles may be expected.

With a current rating of 3A and voltage rating up to 500V, this header is suitable for signal and low-power applications. It maintains performance across a temperature range from -40°C to 105°C. Tail pins are 2.79 mm in length, suitable for secure soldering on standard PCBs.

The header mates with AMPMODU HE14 IDC receptacles, supporting discrete wire terminations or ribbon cable assemblies. This versatile approach allows designers flexibility in signal distribution and interconnect architectures.

Typical applications include use in industrial automation, test instrumentation, automotive controls, embedded computing, telecommunication racks, and medical instrumentation requiring robust PCB interconnections.

For more options in PCB connectivity components or other TE Connectivity AMPMODU Series products, browse the PCB Header and Electronics Components categories on EnvMart.