{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"2834055-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"2834055-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834055-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2834055-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity LIGHT-N-LOK, Cable/Wire to Cable/Wire Receptacle, 3 Positions, Poke-In, 600V, 3A/8A, 16-22 AWG, Latch Holder, Free Hanging, Tin Contacts, Orange Housing, Bulk.","salesMarkdown":"## 3-Position Poke-In Receptacle — No Crimp Tool Required The TE Connectivity 2834055-3 is a 3-circuit receptacle from the LIGHT-N-LOK series, designed for cable-to-cable or cable-to-wire inline connections. The standout feature is the poke-in termination — strip the wire, push it into the housing, and the internal contact grabs it. No crimp tool, no ferrule, no secondary operation. The housing is orange thermoplastic, free-hanging, and uses a latch holder to lock the mating halves together. The 600 V rating and the dual current rating (3 A per contact or 8 A with the right wire gauge) make this a compact inline power interconnect for lighting or appliance harnesses. ## What the Dual Current Rating Actually Means The spec lists 3A, 8A — two numbers for the same contact. The 8 A rating is conditional on using the largest wire in the range (16 AWG) and likely a single-contact power pass. At 22 AWG the contact resistance is higher and the current drops to 3 A per circuit. For a 3-position connector carrying 8 A on all three circuits simultaneously, the combined 24 A through the housing will push the temperature rise; derate if all positions are loaded near the max. The 600 V rating is the dielectric withstand voltage, not the working voltage at elevated temperature — keep the ambient under 105 °C. ## Mating Cycles and Locking Rated for 10 mating cycles with tin-plated contacts. That is a semi-permanent install figure — wire this into a luminaire or an appliance and it stays mated for the product life. The latch holder keeps the pair locked under vibration; it is not a frequent-disconnect connector. Tin plating is adequate for the cycle count and cost-sensitive for high-volume harness builds.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 2834055-3 LIGHT-N-LOK Poke-In Receptacle","metaDescription":"TE 2834055-3 LIGHT-N-LOK 3-position receptacle, 600V, 3A/8A dual rating, 16-22 AWG poke-in, latch holder. Active production, sourced per RFQ.","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":"Receptacle","Contact Finish":"Tin","Fastening Type":"Latch Holder","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"600V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Copper Alloy","Housing Material":"Thermoplastic","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"2834055","Number of Positions":"3","Current Rating (Amps)":"3A, 8A","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the mating connector for 2834055-3?","answer":"The 2834055-3 is a LIGHT-N-LOK receptacle. It mates with the corresponding LIGHT-N-LOK plug from the same series. The latch holder on the receptacle locks with the mating half; confirm the circuit count matches — this is a 3-position receptacle."},{"question":"What wire gauge works with the poke-in termination on 2834055-3?","answer":"The poke-in termination accepts 16-22 AWG solid or stranded wire. The 8 A current rating applies at 16 AWG; at 22 AWG the rating drops to 3 A per circuit. Strip the wire to the correct length per the manufacturer's instruction and push in — no tool required."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834055-3","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/2834055-3 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}}