{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"66563-8","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"66563-8","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/66563-8","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/66563-8","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Multimate III+ series stamped socket contact, 66563-8, crimp termination, 20-24 AWG wire, gold plating 30.0µin (0.76µm), brass contact material.","salesMarkdown":"## Socket Contact for Multimate III+ Power/Signal Systems It accepts 20-24 AWG wire and carries a 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold plating over a brass base material — a plating grade that supports repeated mating cycles and resists corrosion in industrial or field-service environments. ## What the Gold Plating Means for Your Application That thickness — well above a flash plating — is specified for applications where the contact sees regular disconnect/reconnect cycles, such as panel-mounted connectors in test equipment or modular power distribution. Gold also prevents oxide formation that would increase contact resistance in low-voltage signal circuits. For a one-time crimp-and-forget harness in a benign environment, a tin-plated contact would suffice; this part is chosen when the mating duty or environment demands the extra margin. ## Crimp Termination and Wire Prep The 66563-8 uses a stamped-and-formed crimp barrel sized for 20-24 AWG stranded or solid wire. The wire strip length and crimp height are detailed in the Multimate III+ application specification. Using the wrong tool or wire gauge outside the 20-24 AWG range risks an intermittent connection or terminal pull-out under cable strain.","metaTitle":"TE 66563-8 Multimate III+ Socket Contact, 20-24 AWG, Gold","metaDescription":"TE 66563-8 stamped socket contact for Multimate III+ series. Crimp termination, 20-24 AWG, 30.0µin gold 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":"20-24 AWG","Pin or Socket":"Socket","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Brass","Base Product Number":"66563","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Contact Finish Thickness":"30.0µin (0.76µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.1800","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/6e1dbc5a6033bc28016f542b4c7d5e32.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/66563-8/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 66563-8 and what is the current price?","answer":"The 66563-8 is sourced to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — both are confirmed at quote time. No stock-holding or fixed price is published here."},{"question":"What wire gauge does 66563-8 support?","answer":"The 66563-8 accepts 20-24 AWG wire. Use the correct TE crimp tool for the wire size to ensure proper terminal retention and contact resistance."},{"question":"What is the contact finish thickness of 66563-8?","answer":"The contact finish is 30.0µin (0.76µm) of gold over the brass base material. This thickness supports repeated mating cycles and corrosion resistance."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/66563-8","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/66563-8 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T18:51:40.457Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T18:51:40.457Z","indexable":true}}