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The single-row, free-hanging (in-line) format mates with the matching Dynamic D-5200 plug header, and the polarizing key ensures the connector half goes on one way only, which saves a headache on the assembly line when you're wiring a dozen identical drops. The black colour is the standard for the D-5200 line — no colour-coding for keying here, just the mechanical polarising rib. The housing accepts the crimp terminals through the rear, and the terminal locks into place with a positive retention latch. For a harness builder, this means you stock the housing and the terminals as separate BOM lines, and you only load the contacts after the wire ends are stripped and crimped. ## Polarising Key — One-Way Mate, No Guesswork The polarising key on the 1-179958-3 is a raised rib inside the housing cavity that mates with a corresponding slot on the plug header. It prevents the connector halves from being plugged in backwards or misaligned — a simple but effective mechanical safeguard. On a 3-position connector it might seem like overkill, but when you're building a harness with several identical-looking drops, that key saves you from a continuity check that finds the power and return swapped.","metaTitle":"TE Dynamic D-5200 1-179958-3","metaDescription":"TE 1-179958-3 Dynamic D-5200 receptacle housing, 3 positions, 10.16mm pitch, free-hanging crimp. Polarizing key. Active production, sourced to order against","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Dynamic D-5200","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","Connector Housings"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Black","Pitch":"0.400\\\" (10.16mm)","Series":"Dynamic D-5200","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Polarizing Key","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Female Socket","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Fastening Type":"-","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"179958","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Thermoplastic, Polyester, Glass Filled","Number of Positions":"3","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 105°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.0100","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.01000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.79600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$1.78720","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$1.76880","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.62290","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$1.61376","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.46790","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.31290","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$1.21261","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/4ebce3545a27a55c392d47baefcc9d03.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1-179958-3/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does the 1-179958-3 housing include contacts?","answer":"No — the housing ships empty. The spec explicitly states contacts are not included. You must order the matching Dynamic D-5200 female crimp socket terminals separately."},{"question":"What is the pitch and number of positions of 1-179958-3?","answer":"The pitch is 10.16 mm (0.400\") and it has 3 positions in a single row."},{"question":"Is the 1-179958-3 polarized?","answer":"Yes — it includes a polarising key that ensures the connector mates one way only, preventing misalignment or reverse mating."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-179958-3","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-179958-3 when reusing this data. 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