{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"2834048-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"2834048-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834048-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2834048-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-3, 2-position plug, Cable/Wire to Cable/Wire, Poke-In termination, 16-22 AWG, 3A/8A, 600V, Tin contacts, Free Hanging, Orange housing.","salesMarkdown":"The TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-3 is a 2-position plug for cable-to-cable or cable-to-wire inline splices. It uses a poke-in termination — strip the wire, push it into the contact cavity, and the internal spring grabs the conductor. No crimp tool, no special die. Rated for 600 V and dual current (3 A on 22 AWG, 8 A on 16 AWG), it covers signal and moderate power runs in a single connector body. ## Where You'd Use a Poke-In Splice Like This The 10 mating cycles tell you this is a semi-permanent install: wire it once, leave it. Tin contacts are fine for the temperature range and current load; gold would add cost without benefit here. ## Wire Gauge and Current — What the Dual Rating Means The 3 A / 8 A dual current rating is wire-gauge dependent. On 22 AWG the internal contact resistance limits current to 3 A; step up to 16 AWG and the same contact carries 8 A. The 600 V rating holds across the wire range. For harness design, this means one connector body covers both signal circuits (22 AWG, 3 A) and power feeds (16 AWG, 8 A) in the same splice — useful when a branch circuit needs a mix of wire sizes.","metaTitle":"TE LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-3, 2-Position Poke-In Plug, 600V","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK 2834048-3 2-position plug, poke-in termination, 16-22 AWG, rated 3A/8A at 600V. Active production, sourced to order.","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":"Orange","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":"What is the wire gauge range for 2834048-3?","answer":"2834048-3 accepts 16-22 AWG wire. The poke-in termination works with solid or stranded conductors within that range."},{"question":"How many mating cycles does 2834048-3 have?","answer":"2834048-3 is rated for 10 mating cycles. This is a semi-permanent splice connector, not designed for frequent disconnect."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834048-3","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/2834048-3 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}}