The OSRAM SYLVANIA S8 automotive socket family is comprised of Axial, Right Angle, and Right Angle Wire-Type connection systems. Also available is the mating 3-Way top latch and side latch connectors.

Offering World Class Support and Service, OSRAM SYLVANIA Lamp Socket and Connector designs conform to all USCAR profiles and requirements and have successfully been tested for a variety of requirements, primarily the USCAR PF-1 test specification. OSRAM SYLVANIA offers design flexibility and technical superiority through vertical integration and process control.

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S8 Axial Socket System Attributes

• Materials selected to address outgassing & hazing concerns
• Axial connector socket is designed with fewer points of electrical contact, providing less failure points.
• Complete USCAR/EWCAP compliance
• Built-in “wings” for ease of assembly
• Flange seal molded without knitline
• Lamp retained by 4 metal beams
• Lamp lead-in and retention maximized
• Built-in stop feature on lugs to reduce housing complexity.
• Reduced part complexity/cost

S8 Right Angle Socket System Attributes

• Shares all S8 axial socket attributes
• Extremely low profile side latch design
• Push fit and welded contact design leads to improved retention and electrical contact characteristics
• Additional wire-type attributes include acceptance of 16 & 18 gauge wire, 2 and 3 wire un-slit grommets
• 75mm min. wire length, 1M max.
• Wires available in mixed lengths
• Pre-strip capability

Other Capabilities

• Custom products
• Bulb and Socket Assembly
• Harness Sub-assemblies
• Backplates

Product Availability     

• Three Configurations: Axial Connector, 90° Connector and 90° Wired
• Four panel lug patterns.  Available with or without rotation stop feature.
• Six filament focal lengths.
• Four lower housing colors to match USCAR requirements
• Two upper body colors.
• Two panel flange seal thicknesses.
• Three bulb wedge keying options.
• Wiring configurations for dual filament, major only and minor only.
• 18 or 16 AWG TXL wire