{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"179838-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"179838-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/179838-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/179838-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Power Double Lock series, 179838-2, board-to-cable/wire header, 2 positions, 0.156\" (3.96 mm) pitch, single row, shrouded - 4 wall, locking ramp, through-hole, kinked pin solder termination, tin contacts, UL94 V-0, red insulation, -30°C to 105°C.","salesMarkdown":"## Two-position power tap with a locking ramp The 179838-2 is a 2-position, single-row header from TE's Power Double Lock series, pitched at 0.156\" (3.96 mm). The through-hole, kinked pin solder termination anchors the header to the PCB, and the 4-wall shrouding protects the tab contacts from damage during handling and mating. At 0.156\" (3.96 mm) pitch and 2 positions, the single row keeps the footprint narrow, and the 0.150\" (3.81 mm) post length suits standard PCBs. Current rating varies by wire gauge — the limiting factor is the wire and crimp terminal, not the header contact itself. ## Sourcing and compliance — active, RoHS, and flame-rated No stock-holding claim; availability checked per RFQ. ## Mates with the Power Double Lock receptacle This header mates with the Power Double Lock receptacle housing (e.g., 179958 series) using the matching crimp terminal. The locking ramp engages the receptacle's latch — you'll hear an audible click when fully seated. The tin-on-tin contact finish (mating and post) is cost-effective for moderate mating cycles.","metaTitle":"179838-2 TE Connectivity Power Double Lock Header 2 Pos","metaDescription":"179838-2 TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Power Double Lock header, 2 positions, 0.156\" (3.96 mm) pitch, shrouded, locking ramp, through-hole, tin contacts, UL94","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Power Double Lock","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings","Pin Headers"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Style":"Board to Cable/Wire","Series":"Power Double Lock","Package":"Tray","Features":"Board Guide","Shrouding":"Shrouded - 4 Wall","Termination":"Kinked Pin, Solder","Applications":"General Purpose","Contact Type":"Tab","Contact Shape":"Rectangular","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Connector Type":"Header","Fastening Type":"Locking Ramp","Number of Rows":"1","Pitch - Mating":"0.156\\\" (3.96mm)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"-","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Copper Alloy","Insulation Color":"Red","Insulation Height":"0.575\\\" (14.60mm)","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"179838","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Positions":"2","Row Spacing - Mating":"-","Contact Finish - Post":"Tin","Contact Length - Post":"0.150\\\" (3.81mm)","Current Rating (Amps)":"Varies by Wire Gauge","Operating Temperature":"-30°C ~ 105°C","Mated Stacking Heights":"-","Overall Contact Length":"-","Contact Finish - Mating":"Tin","Contact Length - Mating":"-","Number of Positions Loaded":"All","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0","Contact Finish Thickness - Post":"-","Contact Finish Thickness - Mating":"-"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.9300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.93000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.88800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":80,"price":"$0.83675","currency":"USD"},{"qty":490,"price":"$0.70386","currency":"USD"},{"qty":980,"price":"$0.66476","currency":"USD"},{"qty":4900,"price":"$0.53180","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10290,"price":"$0.46924","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/76ad7be2c56f161e3b5956d60beffad0.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pitch of TE Connectivity 179838-2?","answer":"The mating pitch is 0.156\" (3.96 mm). That's the centre-to-centre distance between the two positions."},{"question":"Is 179838-2 RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, it's ROHS3 compliant."},{"question":"Can 179838-2 be used for wire-to-board applications?","answer":"Yes, its listed style is board to cable/wire. It's a header that mounts on the PCB and mates with a receptacle on the wire harness."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/179838-2","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/179838-2 when reusing this data. 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