{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1-208979-1","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"1-208979-1","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-208979-1","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1-208979-1","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity 208979 series NEMA 5-15R power entry receptacle, 1-208979-1, 3 positions, 15A at 125VAC, IDC termination, panel mount snap-in, square cutout 24.59mm, UL94 V-2.","salesMarkdown":"## NEMA 5-15R Power Entry Receptacle — 3 Positions, 15A, IDC Termination The TE Connectivity 1-208979-1 is a NEMA 5-15R standard North American power inlet receptacle, designed to accept a matching NEMA 5-15P male plug. It carries 3 positions — line, neutral, and ground — rated for 15A at 125VAC, matching the standard 15A branch circuit found in residential and light commercial equipment. The connector style is the familiar three-prong configuration used on power supplies, test equipment, and industrial machinery requiring a detachable line cord. This speeds field wiring but demands the correct wire gauge (typically 14-18 AWG solid or stranded, though the exact range should be confirmed from the product drawing). The housing snaps into a square panel cutout measuring 24.59mm x 24.59mm, and accepts panel thicknesses from 0.030\" to 0.070\" (0.76mm to 1.78mm). ## Panel Cutout and Mounting — Square 24.59mm, Snap-In Retention The panel cutout is a square hole, 24.59mm on each side. This is a non-standard size — not the common 24mm or 25mm square — so the panel must be punched or machined to the exact dimension. The snap-in retention means no mounting screws or nuts are needed; the receptacle locks into the panel with integral spring clips. The panel thickness range of 0.030\" to 0.070\" (0.76mm to 1.78mm) covers most sheet metal enclosures, but verify your panel gauge before committing. ## IDC Termination — Tool-Less Field Wiring The stripped wire is inserted into the slot and a simple pressing action (often with a screwdriver or dedicated IDC tool) forces the conductor into the bifurcated contact, which cuts through the insulation and grips the copper. This is a field-friendly termination for service technicians, but the connection is permanent — the wire cannot be removed and re-terminated without cutting and stripping a fresh end.","metaTitle":"TE 1-208979-1 NEMA 5-15R Panel Receptacle, 15A 125VAC","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 1-208979-1 NEMA 5-15R power entry receptacle, 3 positions, 15A at 125VAC. IDC termination, panel snap-in mount. UL/CSA approved, ROHS3.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Series":"-","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Termination":"IDC","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount, Snap-In","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Female Sockets","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"125VAC","Approval Agency":"CSA, UL","Connector Style":"NEMA 5-15R","Panel Thickness":"0.030\\\" ~ 0.070\\\" (0.76mm ~ 1.78mm)","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"208979","Number of Positions":"3","Current Rating (Amps)":"15A","Panel Cutout Dimensions":"Square - 24.59mm x 24.59mm","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-2"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.2800","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.28000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$2.02900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$2.01920","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$1.99860","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.83380","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$1.82344","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.65862","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.48349","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$1.37017","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What panel cutout size does 1-208979-1 require?","answer":"The panel cutout is a square hole measuring 24.59mm x 24.59mm. The receptacle snaps into this opening and accepts panel thicknesses from 0.030\" to 0.070\" (0.76mm to 1.78mm)."},{"question":"Does 1-208979-1 have a matching male plug or mate?","answer":"The 1-208979-1 is a NEMA 5-15R receptacle, which mates with any standard NEMA 5-15P male plug (the common three-prong North American power cord plug). No specific TE part number is listed as the mating half — any compliant NEMA 5-15P cordset will fit."},{"question":"Is 1-208979-1 UL and CSA approved?","answer":"Yes, the 1-208979-1 carries both CSA and UL approvals, which are required for North American electrical equipment installations."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-208979-1","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/1-208979-1 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}}