{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3-640429-8","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"3-640429-8","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/3-640429-8","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/3-640429-8","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity MTA-156, Receptacle, 8 Positions, 0.156\" (3.96mm) Pitch, 1 Row, IDC, Tin, 24 AWG, Free Hanging, Locking Ramp","salesMarkdown":"## 8-Position IDC Receptacle for MTA-156 Harnesses The TE Connectivity 3-640429-8 is an 8-position receptacle in the MTA-156 series, terminated via IDC to 24 AWG discrete or ribbon cable. The 0.156\" (3.96 mm) pitch matches the MTA-156 header footprint — the same spacing used across the series for board-to-wire interconnects in consumer appliances, HVAC controls, and lighting ballasts. The closed-end design prevents the cable from pushing past the IDC slots, so each conductor seats consistently against the tin-plated contact beams. ## Tin Plating and Locking Ramp — Signal-Duty, Vibration-Resistant Mate The 80.0 µ\" (2.03 µm) tin contact finish is sized for signal-level current in moderate-cycle applications — think a few dozen matings over the product life, not daily reconnect. Tin works well here because the IDC termination wipes the conductor surface on insertion, and the locking ramp on the housing holds the pair together against vibration in a fan or pump harness. For higher mating-cycle counts, the gold-plated variants in the MTA-156 family are the better call. ## Active Production — Sourced to Order The 3-640429-8 carries an Active lifecycle status with ROHS3 compliance. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is on record.","metaTitle":"TE MTA-156 3-640429-8, 8 Pos IDC Receptacle, 0.156\" Pitch","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity MTA-156 3-640429-8 8-position IDC receptacle, 0.156\" pitch, 24 AWG, tin contacts, locking ramp. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"MTA-156","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Panel-Mount & In-Line Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"White","Pitch":"0.156\\\" (3.96mm)","Series":"MTA-156","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Closed End","Wire Type":"Discrete or Ribbon Cable","Wire Gauge":"24 AWG","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Female Socket","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Contact Finish":"Tin","Fastening Type":"Locking Ramp","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Cable Termination":"IDC","Base Product Number":"640429","Number of Positions":"8","Contact Finish Thickness":"80.0µin (2.03µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.9300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.93000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.88900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.84960","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.83780","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.73210","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.70472","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.66558","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.57553","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.53246","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-3-640429-8.datasheet.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the current rating of 3-640429-8?","answer":"The evidence does not list a specific current rating for this part. The MTA-156 series is typically rated for signal-level current; the 24 AWG wire and tin contact finish suggest a per-contact rating in the range of a few amps, but the exact value should be confirmed from the manufacturer's full datasheet."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/3-640429-8","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/3-640429-8 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}}