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The natural nylon (PA) housing carries a latch lock for positive retention when mated with the corresponding VAL-U-LOK plug header. This is a housing only — contacts are ordered separately and installed via crimp termination. ## Pitch, Positions, and Mating Half At 4.20mm pitch, this housing matches the standard VAL-U-LOK footprint — the same pitch used across the series for both headers and receptacles. The 12 positions are arranged in 2 rows, giving a 6+6 layout that balances wire density with routing space. Mates with the corresponding VAL-U-LOK plug header of the same pitch and position count. The latch lock engages with the header's locking ramp, providing an audible click that confirms full seating. ## Mounting and Termination — What It Does and Doesn't Do This is a free-hanging (in-line) housing — no panel-mount flanges, no board-mount pins. It floats in the harness, terminated by crimping the appropriate VAL-U-LOK female socket contacts (sold separately) onto the wire ends, then inserting them into the housing cavities. The crimp termination is field-serviceable: contacts can be removed with the correct extraction tool. The housing itself carries no current; the current rating depends on the selected contact and wire gauge. ## Temperature Range and Material The natural colour is unpigmented nylon, typical of standard-grade VAL-U-LOK housings.","metaTitle":"TE VAL-U-LOK 1-1969603-2 Receptacle Housing, 12 Pos, 4.20mm","metaDescription":"TE VAL-U-LOK receptacle housing, 12 positions, 2 rows, 4.20mm pitch. Free-hanging, latch lock, crimp termination. Active production, ROHS3 compliant.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"VAL-U-LOK","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","Connector Housings"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Natural","Pitch":"0.165\\\" (4.20mm)","Series":"VAL-U-LOK","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Row Spacing":"0.165\\\" (4.20mm)","Contact Type":"Female Socket","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Fastening Type":"Latch Lock","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"1969603","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA), Nylon","Number of Positions":"12","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5200","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.52000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.48800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.48600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.47360","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.40620","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.36744","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.34702","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.30416","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.30007","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/7e607d9f63b0f4da67db06a3b516f04b.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1-1969603-2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 1-1969603-2?","answer":"1-1969603-2 is sourced to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What contacts are compatible with 1-1969603-2?","answer":"The housing accepts VAL-U-LOK female socket crimp contacts (sold separately). The exact contact part number depends on wire gauge; consult the VAL-U-LOK contact family for 20-24 AWG or 18-22 AWG options."},{"question":"What is the pitch of 1-1969603-2?","answer":"0.165\" (4.20mm) pitch, standard for the VAL-U-LOK series."},{"question":"Can 1-1969603-2 be panel mounted?","answer":"No — this is a free-hanging (in-line) housing with no panel-mount features. It is designed for in-line harness assembly, not panel cutout installation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-1969603-2","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/1-1969603-2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}