{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"66590-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"66590-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/66590-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/66590-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Multimate VI stamped socket contact, 66590-2, 16-18 AWG, gold 30.0µin plating, crimp termination, bulk package.","salesMarkdown":"## Multimate VI Stamped Socket Contact — 16-18 AWG, Heavy Gold ## Wire Gauge Fit and Crimp Process This socket is specified for 16-18 AWG stranded wire. The stamped construction gives a consistent barrel geometry — the crimp height and insulation grip must be set per the TE application tooling spec for the Multimate VI contact family. ## Position in the Multimate VI Series The 66590-2 is the stamped socket variant for 16-18 AWG in the Multimate VI line. For applications requiring a machined contact with higher cycle life, the Multimate VI series also offers a machined socket; the stamped version here is the cost-optimised choice for production volumes where the cycle count stays within the stamped contact's rated range.","metaTitle":"TE 66590-2 Multimate VI Socket Contact, 16-18 AWG, Gold","metaDescription":"TE 66590-2 stamped socket contact for Multimate VI series. 16-18 AWG, gold 30.0µin plating, crimp termination. Active production, quoted 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 VI","Package":"Bulk","Wire Gauge":"16-18 AWG","Pin or Socket":"Socket","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Brass","Base Product Number":"66590","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Contact Finish Thickness":"30.0µin (0.76µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.8100","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the TE 66590-2 socket contact?","answer":"The 66590-2 is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for your target quantity."},{"question":"What is the TE 66590-2 wire gauge range?","answer":"The 66590-2 accepts 16-18 AWG wire for crimp termination."},{"question":"Is 66590-2 compatible with all Multimate VI housings?","answer":"Yes — this socket is designed for use with Multimate VI series housings. Confirm the housing cavity count and keying match your application."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/66590-2","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/66590-2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:46:37.382Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:46:37.382Z","indexable":true}}