| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | |
| Manufacturer: | Molex |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | Molex 71973-1009 |
| Color: | Black |
| Series: | 71973 - C-Grid |
| Amperage: | 2 A |
| Connector Type: | C-Grid |
| Number of Contacts: | 18 |
| Number of Rows: | 2 |
| Termination Method: | Through Hole |
| Contact Material: | Phosphor Bronze |
| Pitch: | 2.54 mm |
| Material: | High Temperature Thermoplastic |
| Orientation: | Right Angle |
| Maximum Voltage: | 250 V |
| Tail Length: | 3.05 mm |
| Circuit Application: | Signal |
| Contact Mating Area Plating: | Gold |
| Contact Mating Area Plating Thickness: | .381 µm |
| Number of Contacts Loaded: | 18 |
| Mating Cycles: | 50 |
| PCB Locator: | No |
| PCB Retention: | Without |
| Polarized to PCB: | No |
| Contact Termination Plating Thickness: | 1.905 µm |
| PCB Thickness (Recommended): | 3.05 mm |
| Connector System: | Board to Board |
| Contact Termination Plating: | Tin |
| Maximum Solder Process Temperature: | 260 °C |
| Lead Free Process Capability: | WAVE |
| Duration at Max. Process Temperature (seconds): | 010 |
| Max. Cycles at Max. Process Temperature: | 003 |
| Glow Wire Capable: | No |
| Material Flammability Standard: | 94V-0 |
| Part Aliases: | 0719731009 |
| SKU: | MOL71973-1009 |
71973-1009
Specifications
Detailed Description
Elevate your electronics with this sleek Black C-Grid connector from our 71973 series. With 18 contacts in two rows, it offers seamless through-hole termination for high-performance circuitry. Crafted from durable High Temperature Thermoplastic and featuring gold-plated contact mating areas, it ensures reliable signal transmission with a maximum voltage of 250V. Its right-angle orientation and 2.54mm pitch make it perfect for board-to-board applications, while its tin-plated contact termination allows for lead-free soldering at temperatures up to 260°C. Meeting UL and CSA agency certifications, this connector guarantees quality and compliance, making it a must-have for your PCB assembly projects.

