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The connector snaps into a square 24.59 mm x 24.59 mm panel cutout and accepts panel thickness from 0.030\" to 0.070\" (0.76 mm to 1.78 mm). Termination is IDC — the power cord is pressed into the slot, where the contact pierces the insulation — so no crimp tool or solder iron is needed at the wiring end. The housing is rated UL94 V-2, and the assembly carries CSA and UL approvals, confirming it is accepted for mains-voltage wiring in North American equipment. ## Panel Cutout and Snap-In Fit — Getting the Hole Right This receptacle mounts by snapping into a square cutout — the exact dimensions are 24.59 mm x 24.59 mm. The snap-in ears grip panel thicknesses from 0.030\" to 0.070\". ## IDC Termination — Wiring Without a Crimp Tool The 208979-4 terminates the power cord via IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection). The wire is pushed into the slot; the contact edges cut through the insulation and grip the conductor. This eliminates the need for a crimp tool or solder station, which is useful in high-volume assembly or field replacement where a technician has only a screwdriver. The trade-off is that the wire gauge must match the IDC slot range — the datasheet specifies the acceptable AWG range — and the wire should be solid or stranded with the correct insulation diameter for a reliable gas-tight connection.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 208979-4 NEMA 5-15R Receptacle, 15 A","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 208979-4 NEMA 5-15R panel-mount power receptacle, 3 positions, 15 A at 125 VAC, IDC termination, snap-in mount, UL/CSA approved.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Series":"-","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Termination":"IDC","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount, Snap-In","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Female Sockets","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"125VAC","Approval Agency":"CSA, UL","Connector Style":"NEMA 5-15R","Panel Thickness":"0.030\\\" ~ 0.070\\\" (0.76mm ~ 1.78mm)","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"208979","Number of Positions":"3","Current Rating (Amps)":"15A","Panel Cutout Dimensions":"Square - 24.59mm x 24.59mm","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-2"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.8600","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.86000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$2.54700","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$2.53400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$2.50800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$2.30120","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$2.28824","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$2.08140","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.86163","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$1.71942","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/45a0dc37a782f590d6f306e685f9df07.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/208979-4/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the termination style of 208979-4?","answer":"The 208979-4 uses IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) termination — the wire is pressed into the slot, and the contact pierces the insulation to make the connection without crimping or soldering."},{"question":"What panel cutout does 208979-4 require?","answer":"The 208979-4 requires a square panel cutout measuring 24.59 mm x 24.59 mm, and it accepts panel thicknesses from 0.030\" to 0.070\" (0.76 mm to 1.78 mm)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/208979-4","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/208979-4 when reusing this data. 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