{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"281783-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"281783-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/281783-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/281783-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity HE13/HE14 series, 3-position IDC plug, 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch, tin-plated female socket contacts, free-hanging, detent lock, 24-26 AWG discrete wire, blue housing, bulk.","salesMarkdown":"## 3-Position IDC Plug for Discrete Wire Harnesses The TE Connectivity 281783-3 is a 3-position IDC plug from the HE13/HE14 series, designed for mass-termination of discrete 24-26 AWG wire to a 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch ribbon-cable-compatible header. The free-hanging plug uses a detent lock for positive retention against the mating header, and the tin-plated female socket contacts suit low-cycle, cost-sensitive internal wiring. The blue housing aids visual identification in multi-wire harnesses. ## IDC Termination and Wire Range The IDC termination method pierces the insulation of 24-26 AWG discrete wire in one press operation, eliminating the need for individual crimp terminals. This speeds harness assembly but requires a proper IDC hand tool or press to ensure the insulation displacement forks fully engage the conductor. The 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch matches standard ribbon cable and the mating header's pin spacing, so the plug aligns directly with the board footprint. ## Mating and Retention This plug mates with a 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch HE13/HE14 header (male pin strip) of the same position count. The detent lock on the plug body engages a corresponding ramp on the header shroud, giving a tactile click when fully seated. The free-hanging mount means the connector is not board-locked; strain relief on the wire bundle is recommended for applications subject to vibration or cable pull.","metaTitle":"TE 281783-3 HE13/HE14 IDC Plug, 3 Pos, 0.100\" Pitch, Tin","metaDescription":"TE 281783-3 3-position IDC plug, 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch, tin contacts, detent lock. Free-hanging, 24-26 AWG discrete wire. Active, ROHS3. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"HE13/HE14","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Panel-Mount & In-Line Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"Blue","Pitch":"0.100\\\" (2.54mm)","Series":"HE13/HE14","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Wire Type":"Discrete","Wire Gauge":"24-26 AWG","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Female Socket","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug","Contact Finish":"Tin","Fastening Type":"Detent Lock","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Cable Termination":"IDC","Base Product Number":"281783","Number of Positions":"3","Contact Finish Thickness":"-"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.0600","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$1.06000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.01300","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.96800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.95480","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.83430","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.80304","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.75844","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.65582","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.60675","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-281783-3.datasheet.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 281783-3?","answer":"The 281783-3 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote to confirm current pricing and lead time."},{"question":"What is the mating connector for 281783-3?","answer":"The 281783-3 mates with a 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch HE13/HE14 male header (pin strip) of the same 3-position count. Look for a TE header with the same pitch and position count in the HE13/HE14 series."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/281783-3","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/281783-3 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:45.458Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:45.458Z","indexable":true}}