{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"164161-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"164161-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/164161-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/164161-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Multimate III+ Stamped Pin Contact, 164161-3, 16-18 AWG, Tin Plating, Crimp Termination, Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## Stamped Pin Contact for Multimate III+ Housings It is the male terminal that mates with the corresponding socket contact inside a Multimate III+ housing — the standard choice for power and signal interconnects in industrial control panels, test equipment, and transportation applications where the contact is loaded into a cavity and retained by a locking lance. The heavy 78.7µin thickness reduces the risk of the plating wearing through on the insertion stroke into the housing cavity. Supplied on Tape & Reel (also available as Cut Tape), this terminal is suited for automated crimping machines on a harness assembly line. The stamped construction keeps the per-unit cost low compared to a machined contact, while the brass base material provides adequate spring properties for the retention lance. ## Wire Gauge Selection — 16-18 AWG The 164161-3 accepts 16-18 AWG wire, which distinguishes it from the sibling 164160-3 that takes 20-24 AWG. If your harness calls for 16 or 18 AWG stranded wire — typical for power distribution at 5-10 A per circuit in a Multimate III+ housing — this is the correct terminal. The 164163-1 also carries the same 78.7µin tin plating but is packaged in Bulk rather than Tape & Reel, and it accepts 20-24 AWG, so it is not a wire-gauge substitute. For the same 16-18 AWG range in a stamped pin, the 163081-7 is a functional peer, also in Tape & Reel.","metaTitle":"TE 164161-3 Multimate III+ Stamped Pin Contact, 16-18 AWG","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 164161-3 stamped pin contact for Multimate III+ series. 16-18 AWG, tin-plated brass, crimp termination. Active lifecycle, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Multi-Purpose Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Type":"Stamped","Series":"Multimate III+","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Wire Gauge":"16-18 AWG","Pin or Socket":"Pin","Contact Finish":"Tin","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Brass","Base Product Number":"164161","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Contact Finish Thickness":"78.7µin (2.00µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.8800","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/4bdfec5c36f29cde5b0fc9b1a0464225.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 164161-3 available via RFQ confirmation?","answer":"The 164161-3 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for your BOM quantity."},{"question":"What wire gauge does 164161-3 support?","answer":"The 164161-3 accepts 16-18 AWG wire, making it suitable for power and signal circuits in that range."},{"question":"Can 164161-3 be used with Multimate III+ housings?","answer":"Yes, the 164161-3 is a stamped pin contact from the Multimate III+ series and is designed to be loaded into the corresponding Multimate III+ housing cavities."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/164161-3","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/164161-3 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}}