43045-2008

The Molex 43045-2008 is a male pin header from the Micro-Fit 3.0 series, designed for surface mount right angle mounting. It has 8 contacts arranged in 2 rows with a 3mm pitch and 3mm row spacing. The header features a black Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) housing and brass contacts with gold plating on the mating area (0.76µm) and tin plating on the posts. The insulation height is 5.9mm, and the overall contact length is 5.9mm. The contact post length is 3.2mm. It is rated for 5A of current and 250V voltage. The operating temperature range is -40 to 105°C. The fastening type is latch lock, and it includes board guide and solder retention features. These headers are commonly used in power and signal applications requiring a compact, reliable interconnect. The right angle orientation allows for low-profile connections perpendicular to the PCB. The surface mount design enables automated assembly. The gold plating ensures reliable mating over multiple cycles. The latch lock provides secure connection to mating receptacles. The board guide and solder retention features aid in alignment and improve solder joint reliability.