{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1-968976-9","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"1-968976-9","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-968976-9","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1-968976-9","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity MCP series receptacle housing, 1-968976-9, 3 positions, 1 row, 5.50mm pitch, free-hanging, latch holder, black PA66 housing, crimp termination, contacts not included.","salesMarkdown":"## 3-Position MCP Receptacle — 5.50 mm Pitch, Latch Holder The 5.50 mm pitch provides generous creepage distance for higher-voltage circuits without ballooning the connector footprint. The glass-filled PA66 housing carries a -40°C to 120°C operating range, covering the full automotive underhood temperature envelope. ## What the Latch Holder Means for Your Harness The latch holder fastening type is a positive-lock mechanism, not a friction-only retention. That distinction matters in a high-vibration environment: a friction-lock can walk loose over time; a latch holder requires deliberate thumb pressure to release. For a 3-position power connector carrying motor or solenoid current, an unseated contact under vibration creates intermittent opens that are near-impossible to diagnose in the field. The latch holder eliminates that failure mode — the connector stays mated until the technician intentionally depresses the latch. The housing ships without crimp terminals — the note 'Contacts Not Included' is the standard MCP procurement pattern. You order the receptacle housing and the female socket contacts as separate line items. ## Free-Hanging Mount — No Panel Cutout Needed The free-hanging (in-line) mounting type means this receptacle is designed to be a cable-to-cable or cable-to-device connector, not a panel-mount or PCB-mount part. It mates with the corresponding MCP plug housing (the male half), and the latch holder keeps the pair together. No panel cutout, no screws — just crimp the terminals, insert them into the housing, and mate.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 1-968976-9 MCP Receptacle Housing, 3 Pos","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity MCP 3-position receptacle housing, 5.50mm pitch, latch holder, -40°C to 120°C. Active, ROHS3. Contacts not included. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"MCP","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":"Black","Pitch":"0.217\\\" (5.50mm)","Series":"MCP","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Female Socket","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Fastening Type":"Latch Holder","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"968976","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6, Glass Filled","Number of Positions":"3","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 120°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.0600","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$1.06000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.99200","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.95520","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.94600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.85360","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.82596","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.75212","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.67369","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.62754","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/73d1ea7411874bf2b233f02370e65582.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What contacts are compatible with 1-968976-9?","answer":"The 1-968976-9 accepts female socket contacts from the TE MCP terminal family, crimp-terminated. The housing does not include contacts — order the matching MCP crimp terminal separately based on your wire gauge."},{"question":"What is the pitch of 1-968976-9?","answer":"The pitch is 5.50 mm (0.217\"), which provides generous creepage distance for power circuits in a compact 3-position layout."},{"question":"What is the mating plug housing for 1-968976-9?","answer":"The 1-968976-9 mates with the corresponding MCP series plug housing (male half) at the same 5.50 mm pitch, with the latch holder providing positive retention."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-968976-9","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/1-968976-9 when reusing this data. 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