208657-1 is a CPC (Circular Plastic Connector) receptacle assembly designed for commercial signal and power applications. This 8-position connector features reverse gender socket contacts with gold (30) plating on the mating area and phosphor bronze contact material for reliable electrical connections. The connector utilizes an all-plastic shell construction with black nylon housing rated UL 94V-0 for flammability, and mounts via a square flange panel attachment method with 3.18 mm mounting hole diameter. It is designed for PCB termination with tin-lead over nickel plated solder tails measuring 8.94 mm in length and is wave solder capable up to 265°C. This Series 2 connector with shell size 11 and 5/8-24 UNEF-2A thread size is ideal for industrial and commercial applications requiring robust circular interconnect solutions.