{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"172063-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"172063-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/172063-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/172063-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Blindmate series, drawer-style housing for male pins, 8 (4+4 Power) positions, 2 rows, panel mount, blue, RoHS3 compliant, contacts not included.","salesMarkdown":"## Drawer-Style Plug Housing for Blindmate Applications The TE Connectivity 172063-3 is a drawer-style plug housing from the Blindmate series, designed to house male pin contacts in a blind-mate interconnect system. This is an 8-position housing with a 4+4 power split across two rows, intended for panel-mounted drawer or rack-and-panel applications where the connector halves engage without direct line of sight. The blue housing colour is a visual key for the specific position count and power configuration — not just a cosmetic choice. ## Position Count and Power Split The 8-position layout is split 4 signal and 4 power contacts, a common arrangement in drawer connectors where a single housing carries both logic and main DC rail connections. The two-row format keeps the footprint compact for panel cutouts. A standard 8-position housing without the power designation would not route the same contact cavities — confirm the contact assignment against your backplane or chassis receptacle before specifying. The housing accepts TE Blindmate series crimp contacts; the wire gauge and current rating depend on the specific contact selected. The panel-mount design uses integral guide pins (listed as a feature) to align the plug with its receptacle during engagement, reducing shear stress on the contacts. The base product number 172063 covers the family; the -3 suffix denotes this specific colour and position variant.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 172063-3 Blindmate Drawer Housing, 8 Pos","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 172063-3 Blindmate drawer-style plug housing for male pins, 8 positions (4+4 power), panel mount, blue, RoHS3. Active production.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Blindmate","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Backplane Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Blue","Pitch":"-","Series":"Blindmate","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Guide Pin","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount","Connector Type":"Housing for Male Pins","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","Connector Style":"Drawer","Connector Usage":"Plug","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"172063","Number of Positions":"8 (4 + 4 Power)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4.9000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$4.90000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.29100","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.17880","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$4.08900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$3.84180","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$3.81940","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$3.57224","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.19031","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$2.96564","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What contacts fit the 172063-3 housing?","answer":"Contacts are not included with this housing. The 172063-3 accepts TE Blindmate series male pin crimp contacts — consult the TE Blindmate contact product line for the specific terminal part number that matches your wire gauge and current requirements."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/172063-3","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/172063-3 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}}