{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"2834048-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"2834048-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834048-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2834048-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK series, 2834048-2, 2-position plug, Cable/Wire to Cable/Wire, Poke-In termination, 16-22 AWG, Tin contacts, Latch Lock, 600V, 3A/8A, -40°C to 125°C.","salesMarkdown":"## Two-Position Poke-In Plug for Inline Wiring The TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-2 is a 2-position plug designed for cable-to-cable inline connections. It uses a poke-in termination — strip the wire, push it in, and the contact grabs it — no crimp tool required for the wire itself. Rated for 16-22 AWG wire, the contacts are tin-plated copper alloy, and the thermoplastic body is black. ## Wire Gauge and Current — Two Ratings, One Decision This connector carries a dual current rating: 3A and 8A per circuit. The lower figure is the continuous-duty limit at the full 125°C operating temperature; the 8A rating applies at lower ambient or with larger wire (16 AWG) that sinks more heat. For a harness designer, that means the 3A figure is the safe default for a 22 AWG wire in a warm enclosure, while 8A is achievable with 16 AWG and good airflow. The 600V voltage rating is generous for a 2-position inline plug — it covers industrial control voltages and LED lighting feeds without creepage concerns. Rated for 10 mating cycles, this is a set-and-forget connector — not designed for repeated disconnect/reconnect in field service. The tin plating on the contacts wears with each mate, and after ten cycles the contact resistance may drift. For a permanent harness splice or a one-time factory connection, that's fine. If you need a connector that gets unplugged weekly, look at a gold-plated alternative with higher cycle life.","metaTitle":"TE LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-2, 2-Position Poke-In Plug, 600V","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-2 2-position poke-in plug, 16-22 AWG, rated 3A/8A at 600V. Active production, sourced to order. RFQ for pricing.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","LED Lighting Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Pitch":"-","Style":"Cable/Wire to Cable/Wire","Series":"LIGHT-N-LOK","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Wire Gauge":"16-22 AWG","Termination":"Poke-In","Housing Color":"Black","Mating Cycles":"10","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug","Contact Finish":"Tin","Fastening Type":"Latch Lock","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"600V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Copper Alloy","Housing Material":"Thermoplastic","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"2834048","Number of Positions":"2","Current Rating (Amps)":"3A, 8A","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 125°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.3500","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/56961a3f51c98469c3456fa96c693535.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 2834048-2 a male or female connector?","answer":"The 2834048-2 is a plug — the male half in a cable-to-cable pair. It mates with the corresponding LIGHT-N-LOK receptacle housing (sold separately). The latch lock on the plug side engages the receptacle's catch."},{"question":"What is the wire range for 2834048-2?","answer":"It accepts 16 to 22 AWG wire. The poke-in termination works with solid or stranded wire — strip to the length specified in the TE application drawing, push in, and the contact spring holds it."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834048-2","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/2834048-2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}