{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"6450553-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"6450553-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/6450553-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/6450553-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE MULTI-BEAM XL receptacle, 6 power positions, 1 row, press-fit through-hole, gold 30.0µin contacts, 200V rating, UL94 V-0, board lock and guide pin features.","salesMarkdown":"## Press-Fit Power Receptacle for Backplane and Busbar Distribution The TE 6450553-2 is a 6-position receptacle from the MULTI-BEAM XL series, designed as a pure power interconnect — the contact layout is 6 power positions with no signal pins mixed in. It uses press-fit termination into a through-hole PCB, which means no solder joints and a rework-friendly assembly that handles the mechanical loads of a backplane or power distribution board. The housing carries a board lock and a guide pin to register the connector during press-in and keep it seated against vibration. ## Why Press-Fit Matters for This Connector Press-fit termination eliminates the thermal stress of wave soldering and the risk of solder voids in high-current paths. The compliant pin deforms elastically into the plated through-hole, creating a gas-tight joint that handles the 200V rating and the mechanical shear from the mating header. Board lock features on the housing add retention during the press operation — without them, the connector could push back out of the board if the press tooling isn't aligned to the guide pin. The key difference is current rating: the 2-1437357-0 is rated 28 A per contact, while the 6450553-2's current rating is not specified in the listing — the 6 power positions and 200V rating suggest a similar power-class duty, but the exact per-contact current should be confirmed from the full datasheet for your derating calculation. Both are active in production. No last-time-buy or obsolescence notice is recorded.","metaTitle":"TE 6450553-2 MULTI-BEAM XL Receptacle, 6 Pos, Press-Fit","metaDescription":"TE 6450553-2 MULTI-BEAM XL receptacle, 6 power positions, press-fit termination, gold 30.0µin contacts, rated 200V, 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":"-","Series":"MULTI-BEAM XL","Package":"Tray","Features":"Board Lock, Guide Pin","Termination":"Press-Fit","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Female Blade Sockets","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"200V","Connector Style":"Multi-Beam","Connector Usage":"-","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Number of Columns":"-","Base Product Number":"6450553","Number of Positions":"6","Current Rating (Amps)":"-","Operating Temperature":"-20°C ~ 105°C","Contact Layout, Typical":"6 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":"$5.6100","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$5.61000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.91700","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.78800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":88,"price":"$4.68511","currency":"USD"},{"qty":264,"price":"$4.37614","currency":"USD"},{"qty":968,"price":"$4.09299","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2420,"price":"$3.65538","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/40e91b0eceb72d4647f1de7796aad2c3.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is the 6450553-2 compatible with MULTI-BEAM XL headers?","answer":"Yes, the 6450553-2 is a receptacle with female blade sockets designed to mate with the matching MULTI-BEAM XL pin header. The guide pin ensures alignment during mating, and the board lock holds the receptacle in place on the PCB."},{"question":"What is the pinout and mounting details for 6450553-2?","answer":"The 6450553-2 has 6 power positions, all loaded, in a single row. It mounts through-hole and terminates via press-fit. The housing includes a board lock and a guide pin for alignment during the press operation."},{"question":"What are the specifications of TE 6450553-2?","answer":"The TE 6450553-2 is a MULTI-BEAM XL receptacle with 6 power positions, press-fit termination, gold 30.0µin contact finish, rated 200V, operating temperature -20°C to 105°C, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating. It comes in tray packaging."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/6450553-2","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/6450553-2 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}}