The 71918-216LF is a shrouded electrical header connector from the QUICKIE product family designed for reliable PCB interconnection applications. This connector features a 2x8 position (16-pin) configuration with a standard latching mechanism and lead-free plating (2 µm minimum matte tin over 1.27 µm minimum nickel underplate). The housing is constructed from glass-filled thermoplastic material rated UL94V-0, with phosphor bronze pins and a 4.5 mm solder tail for wave soldering applications. The connector supports wave solder processing at 260°C ±5°C for 5 seconds on 1.6 mm minimum thick circuit boards and is RoHS compliant. Common applications include industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and consumer electronics requiring secure, polarized interconnections with high reliability and environmental resistance.