The 171826-7 is a horizontal post header connector designed for wire-to-board termination within TE Connectivity's Economy Interconnection Series (EIS). This connector features a horizontal orientation without kink, tin plating, and supports 2 to 12 positions for flexible configuration. It is compatible with standard crimp receptacle connectors (171822, 172486) and low-profile crimp receptacles (172142), enabling reliable mating with various receptacle designs. The connector operates over a temperature range of -20°C to 95°C and supports current ratings up to 5 Amps depending on wire gauge (30 AWG to 20 AWG). This product is ideal for industrial machinery, factory automation, commercial equipment, and consumer electronics applications requiring compact, economical high-density wiring connections.