{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3-6450170-8","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"3-6450170-8","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/3-6450170-8","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/3-6450170-8","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity MULTI-BEAM XL receptacle, 42 positions, 4 rows, 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch, right-angle board edge mount, through-hole solder, gold 30.0µin contacts, UL94 V-0.","salesMarkdown":"## 42-Position Power/Signal Hybrid Receptacle for Board-Edge Power Distribution The TE Connectivity 3-6450170-8 is a 42-position receptacle from the MULTI-BEAM XL series, designed as a hybrid interconnect carrying both power and signal on a single connector body. It uses a 40 signal, 2 power contact layout on a 0.100\" (2.54mm) pitch, arranged in 4 rows. The connector mounts to the board edge in a right-angle orientation, soldering through-hole for mechanical strength. It is a receptacle that accepts both female sockets for signal and blade sockets for the power contacts, making it a common choice for power supply units, server backplanes, and industrial power distribution where a single connector handles the main DC rail and control signals. ## What the Ratings Mean for the Fit The 0.100\" pitch is the standard for this class of power/signal hybrid connector, giving enough creepage for the power contacts without forcing an oversized board footprint. The 30.0µin gold plating on the contacts is a heavy-duty finish — it handles repeated mating cycles and resists corrosion in environments where the connector is field-serviced, such as in telecom rectifiers or industrial drives. The board lock and guide pin features are not optional: the guide pin aligns the connector during blind mating in a chassis, and the board lock holds the part in place during wave solder, preventing skew that would misalign the power blades. The UL94 V-0 housing confirms the connector is rated for equipment inside an enclosure where flame spread must be contained. ## Mounting and Termination This is a board edge, through-hole, right-angle mount receptacle. The solder termination is standard for through-hole assembly — the power blades and signal pins are soldered into plated through-holes on the PCB. The right-angle orientation means the connector body sits parallel to the board surface, with the mating face at the board edge, which is typical for power supply modules that slide into a chassis backplane. The guide pin ensures the connector aligns with the mating header before the contacts engage, reducing the risk of stubbing the power blades.","metaTitle":"TE MULTI-BEAM XL 3-6450170-8, 42 Pos Receptacle","metaDescription":"TE 3-6450170-8 MULTI-BEAM XL receptacle, 42 positions (40 signal + 2 power), 0.100\" pitch, right-angle edge mount. Gold 30.0µin contacts, UL94 V-0.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"MULTI-BEAM XL","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Specialty Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"-","Pitch":"0.100\\\" (2.54mm)","Series":"MULTI-BEAM XL","Package":"Tray","Features":"Board Lock, Guide Pin","Termination":"Solder","Mounting Type":"Board Edge, Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Female Sockets and Blade Sockets","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"4","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"-","Connector Style":"Multi-Beam","Connector Usage":"-","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Number of Columns":"-","Base Product Number":"6450170","Number of Positions":"42","Current Rating (Amps)":"-","Operating Temperature":"-20°C ~ 105°C","Contact Layout, Typical":"40 Signal, 2 Power","Contact Finish Thickness":"30.0µin (0.76µm)","Number of Positions Loaded":"All","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$9.2200","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$9.22000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$8.03500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$7.82400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":88,"price":"$7.61250","currency":"USD"},{"qty":264,"price":"$7.10500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":968,"price":"$6.68210","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/4847586f72da829f9674a9cbbd076e86.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3-6450170-8 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The 3-6450170-8 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote (RFQ) with your target quantity; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time. No stock-holding claim is made here — each order is sourced per your BOM line."},{"question":"What connector mates with 3-6450170-8?","answer":"The 3-6450170-8 is a receptacle that mates with the matching MULTI-BEAM XL header. The header will have the complementary pin layout (40 signal, 2 power) at the same 0.100\" pitch. Confirm the mating half order code against your assembly drawing — the guide pin and board lock features on this receptacle align with corresponding features on the header."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/3-6450170-8","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/3-6450170-8 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}}