{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"213847-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"213847-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/213847-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/213847-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Multimate.125 Powerband crimp socket, 213847-3, silver-plated copper, 12-14 AWG, 50.0µin (1.27µm) finish, bulk.","salesMarkdown":"The TE Connectivity 213847-3 is a crimp socket in the Multimate.125 Powerband series, built for power interconnect duty where a reliable, serviceable connection matters. The 12-14 AWG wire range is tight, meaning the socket barrel is sized for a specific conductor bundle, not a wide range of wire sizes. ## Why the silver plating matters for this socket The 50.0 µin silver plating isn't just a finish — it's the feature that separates this contact from a standard tin-plated power socket. Silver has lower contact resistance than tin and doesn't oxidize the way copper does, but it does tarnish. In a power circuit carrying 20-30 A per contact (typical for this class), the tarnish layer breaks down under the contact normal force, so the joint stays low-resistance. If your application sees high ambient temperature or frequent disconnect/reconnect, this is the right plating grade. For a one-time crimp-and-forget harness in a clean environment, tin would work, but this socket was specced for the tougher job. ## Crimp termination and wire preparation This is a crimp terminal, so there's no soldering — the wire is stripped, inserted into the barrel, and the barrel is compressed with the correct TE tooling. The 12-14 AWG range means the insulation diameter and conductor stranding need to match the crimp barrel's grip range. Using 12 AWG vs 14 AWG changes the crimp height and pull-off force. The copper contact material is ductile enough to take a good crimp without cracking the barrel, but the tooling die must be matched to the wire size. No special preparation beyond standard strip length; the silver plating on the contact area stays intact through the crimp process.","metaTitle":"TE 213847-3 Multimate .125 Powerband Socket, 12-14 AWG","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 213847-3 Multimate .125 Powerband crimp socket, 12-14 AWG, 50.0 µin silver plating. Active, sourced to order. Confirm RoHS at quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Multi-Purpose Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Type":"Power","Series":"Multimate .125 Powerband","Package":"Bulk","Wire Gauge":"12-14 AWG","Pin or Socket":"Socket","Contact Finish":"Silver","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Copper","Base Product Number":"213847","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Contact Finish Thickness":"50.0µin (1.27µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$14.0900","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/db3f92458310745545cadf85188d205e.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 213847-3 available via RFQ confirmation?","answer":"The 213847-3 is sourced to order through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against your RFQ quantity. No stock-holding claim is made here — submit a request for a real-time availability check."},{"question":"What is the wire gauge range for 213847-3?","answer":"The 213847-3 accepts 12-14 AWG wire. That's a tight range, so verify your conductor size against the crimp barrel before ordering."},{"question":"Is 213847-3 RoHS compliant?","answer":"The evidence on file does not include a RoHS compliance statement for this order code. Confirm RoHS status with your distributor at the time of quotation, as compliance documentation can vary by manufacturing date code."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/213847-3","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/213847-3 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:46:37.382Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:46:37.382Z","indexable":true}}