{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1897540-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"1897540-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1897540-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1897540-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Micro Quadlok receptacle housing, 22 positions, 3 rows, lever lock, cap cover assembly, free hanging in-line mount, crimp termination, black PBT GF housing, contacts not included.","salesMarkdown":"## What This 22-Position Micro Quadlok Housing Is It carries a lever lock for positive mating retention and comes as a cap cover assembly — the protective cover is integrated into the housing, not a separate boot. The housing accepts tab-style crimp contacts (sold separately) and is molded in black glass-filled PBT. ## Why the Lever Lock Matters for Harness Reliability A lever lock on a wire-to-wire housing provides a mechanical advantage during mating and a positive audible click that confirms full engagement. On a 22-position 3-row connector, the insertion force of all terminals adds up — the lever reduces the force the assembler applies and prevents partial mate that can cause intermittent contact in the field. This is a step up from a simple locking ramp; the lever lock is better suited to applications where vibration or thermal cycling could work a friction-only mate loose over time. ## The Cap Cover Assembly — What It Changes The cap (cover) feature on this housing means the protective cover is molded as part of the assembly, not a separate add-on. This simplifies inventory — one line item instead of a housing plus a separate cap — and ensures the cover is always present during handling and shipping. The cover protects the contact cavities from debris before the mating plug is inserted. ## Contacts Are Not Included — What to Order Separately The 1897540-2 ships as a housing assembly only. The 1-2333134-5 is the same Micro Quadlok receptacle series but in a 30-position, 2-row configuration with a locking ramp instead of a lever lock. The 1897540-2 gives you 22 positions in 3 rows with the lever lock; the 1-2333134-5 gives you 30 positions in 2 rows with a ramp lock. The row count difference changes the housing width and the terminal cavity layout — the 3-row housing is taller but narrower, the 2-row is wider but shorter. The lever lock on the 1897540-2 provides a more positive mating engagement than the ramp lock on the 1-2333134-5.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 1897540-2 Micro Quadlok Receptacle Housing","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 1897540-2 Micro Quadlok receptacle housing, 22 positions, 3 rows, lever lock, cap cover assembly. 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The specific TE terminal part number depends on the wire gauge in your harness; the housing is from the Micro Quadlok series, so the mating terminal is the Micro Quadlok tab contact for the appropriate wire size."},{"question":"Does the 1897540-2 have a lever lock?","answer":"Yes, the 1897540-2 uses a lever lock for fastening. This provides a mechanical advantage during mating and a positive retention that resists vibration-induced separation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1897540-2","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/1897540-2 when reusing this data. 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