{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"66359-6","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"66359-6","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/66359-6","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/66359-6","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Multimate III+ series stamped pin, 66359-6, crimp termination, 14-18 AWG wire, tin-lead 50.0µin (1.27µm) contact finish, brass contact material, Tape & Reel packaging.","salesMarkdown":"It is a crimp-termination contact designed for 14-18 AWG wire, with a brass body and a 50.0µin (1.27µm) tin-lead plating. This is the pin half of the Multimate III+ contact system — used in rectangular industrial connectors where the stamped-and-formed contact delivers reliable performance across repeated mating cycles. The tin-lead finish provides a durable mating surface for moderate cycle counts in controlled environments. The 14-18 AWG range covers the most common power and signal wire sizes in industrial harnesses. A 14 AWG wire carries the full rated current of the Multimate III+ contact; 18 AWG suits lower-current signal runs. The stamped contact geometry is designed for a consistent crimp profile across this range — the wire barrel collapses symmetrically when crimped with the correct tooling, and the insulation barrel provides strain relief. Crimp force and pull-off values are published in the TE application tooling manual for this contact family. ## Contact Finish and Plating Thickness The 50.0µin (1.27µm) tin-lead plating is a heavy coating — thicker than the typical 15-30µin gold or tin flash found on signal contacts. This thickness supports the crimp terminal's role in a stamped pin that may be inserted and removed multiple times during harness assembly or field service. Tin-lead is a proven finish for solderless crimp connections; the lead content reduces tin whisker risk compared to pure tin. For applications requiring RoHS compliance, check the specific date-code or TE's lead-free alternative in the same series.","metaTitle":"TE 66359-6 Multimate III+ Stamped Pin, 14-18 AWG","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 66359-6 stamped pin for Multimate III+ series. Crimp termination, 14-18 AWG, 50.0µin tin-lead plating. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Multi-Purpose Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Type":"Stamped","Series":"Multimate III+","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Wire Gauge":"14-18 AWG","Pin or Socket":"Pin","Contact Finish":"Tin-Lead","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Brass","Base Product Number":"66359","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Contact Finish Thickness":"50.0µin (1.27µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7000","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/66359-6/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 66359-6 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The 66359-6 is available to order. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels."},{"question":"What wire gauge is compatible with 66359-6?","answer":"The 66359-6 accepts 14-18 AWG wire. The stamped contact is crimp-terminated and mates with the corresponding Multimate III+ socket."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/66359-6","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/66359-6 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T18:51:40.457Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T18:51:40.457Z","indexable":true}}