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Three rows at a 0.156\" (3.96mm) pitch give this housing a compact power footprint — 9 circuits in a staggered layout that keeps the overall width narrower than a single-row equivalent. The row spacing measures 0.181\" (4.60mm), which sets the terminal cavity geometry for the matching crimp contacts. ## Mounting and Termination — Panel Snap-In with Crimp Contacts This housing mounts directly into a panel cutout via integral snap-in features — no additional hardware or brackets required. The panel thickness and cutout dimensions follow the Universal Power series drawing, and the latch lock on the mating face engages with the plug housing's corresponding ramp. The 176297-1 does not include contacts; you order the appropriate tab terminal separately (TE part numbers for the Universal Power crimp terminal series). Termination is crimp, which suits automated harness assembly and field repair equally well. The natural colour and PA66 (Nylon 6/6) housing material provide a good balance of mechanical strength and chemical resistance for dry indoor environments. ## Procurement and Lifecycle — Active, Sourced to Order The 9-position, 3-row configuration is a standard variant in the Universal Power family, so supply stability is typical for an active TE Connectivity catalog line.","metaTitle":"TE Universal Power 176297-1 Receptacle Housing, 9 Pos","metaDescription":"TE Universal Power 176297-1 receptacle housing, 9 positions, 3 rows, 0.156\" (3.96mm) pitch. Panel mount, latch lock, natural PA66. Contacts not included. 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You must order the matching tab-style crimp terminals separately from the Universal Power terminal series."},{"question":"What connector mates with 176297-1?","answer":"The 176297-1 is a receptacle housing that mates with the corresponding Universal Power plug housing using tab-style contacts. The latch-lock fastening system on this housing engages with the plug's locking ramp."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/176297-1","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/176297-1 when reusing this data. 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