2-1445053-8 is a single-row vertical-angle header connector from TE Connectivity's Micro MATE-N-LOK 3mm connector system designed for wire-to-board connections. This header features a 3mm (0.118 inch) centerline pitch and supports 2-12 position configurations with a maximum current rating of 5 Amps per line and 250 Volts AC/DC rating. The connector accommodates 22-18 AWG wire (0.3-0.9 mm²) with insulation diameters up to 2.79 mm, and includes 15 µm gold plating on contacts with SMT hold-down and through-hole mounting options. The header is compatible with infrared reflow processes and is available with retention features on solder tails, making it suitable for automated assembly in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, and telecommunications equipment requiring reliable wire-to-board interconnections.