{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1658621-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"1658621-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1658621-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1658621-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity AMP-Latch receptacle, 14 positions, 2 rows, 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch, IDC termination for 26-28 AWG ribbon cable, gold-plated forked contacts, free-hanging, black housing, tube package.","salesMarkdown":"The black housing includes a feed-through design and a polarizing key to prevent mis-mating with the header. ## IDC Termination — What the Wire Range Means for the Harness Build This connector terminates 26-28 AWG ribbon cable through an IDC slot — the insulation is displaced by the forked contact as the cable is pressed into the housing. The free-hanging (in-line) mounting suits cable-to-board harnesses where the receptacle mates with a board-mounted header. The polarizing key in the housing ensures the cable is oriented correctly before termination — a mis-oriented IDC termination is a scrap assembly, so the key saves a rework step. ## Position Count and Cross-Shop — 14 vs 17 Positions The 1658621-2 carries 14 positions in a dual-row, 0.100\" pitch layout. The same AMP-Latch receptacle family includes a 17-position variant (1-226733-4) that shares the same IDC termination, wire gauge range, and free-hanging mounting — the difference is the position count, which changes the cable width and the mating header pin count. For a harness builder standardising on one connector family, the 14-position and 17-position members use the same tooling and the same 26-28 AWG ribbon stock; the only variable is the number of signal lines terminated. No single-vendor lock — the AMP-Latch series is widely second-sourced.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 1658621-2 AMP-Latch Receptacle, 14 Position","metaDescription":"TE 1658621-2 AMP-Latch receptacle, 14 positions, 0.100\" pitch, IDC termination for 26-28 AWG ribbon cable, gold-plated contacts.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"AMP-Latch","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Panel-Mount & In-Line Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"Black","Pitch":"0.100\\\" (2.54mm)","Series":"AMP-Latch","Package":"Tube","Features":"Feed Through, Polarizing Key","Wire Type":"Ribbon Cable","Wire Gauge":"26-28 AWG","Row Spacing":"0.100\\\" (2.54mm)","Contact Type":"Forked","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Contact Finish":"Gold","Fastening Type":"-","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Cable Termination":"IDC","Base Product Number":"1658621","Number of Positions":"14","Contact Finish Thickness":"15.0µin (0.38µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.8300","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$1.83000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.67500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$1.62520","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$1.60860","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.49320","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$1.46844","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.33644","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.19620","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$1.10546","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/c78d68d76045182dd872b4eb654fc6b3.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1658621-2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the TE 1658621-2 connector?","answer":"The 1658621-2 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for the quantity needed."},{"question":"What is the wire range for 1658621-2?","answer":"The 1658621-2 terminates 26-28 AWG ribbon cable via IDC. The 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch aligns with standard ribbon cable conductor spacing."},{"question":"What is the closest functional equivalent to TE 1658621-2?","answer":"The 17-position AMP-Latch receptacle (1-226733-4) is the closest sibling in the same series, sharing the same IDC termination, wire gauge, and free-hanging mounting. The difference is the position count — 17 vs 14 — which changes the cable width and mating header pin count."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1658621-2","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/1658621-2 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}}