{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"796859-8","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"796859-8","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/796859-8","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/796859-8","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Buchanan series, 796859-8, Plug, Female Sockets, 8 positions, 0.200\" (5.08mm) pitch, 15 A, 300 V, free hanging, screw rising cage clamp, green housing, UL94 V-0.","salesMarkdown":"## 8-position plug for panel wiring at 5.08 mm pitch The 796859-8: Rated 15 A at 300 V (UL), this plug is suited for industrial control panels, power distribution, and instrumentation where a reliable screw-clamp termination is preferred over IDC or spring-clamp alternatives. Termination uses a rising cage clamp: strip the wire to 6-7.5mm, insert into the clamp, and tighten the M3 screw to 0.79 Nm. The clamp rises inside the housing, gripping the conductor against the current bar. This style handles solid and stranded wire equally well, with a wire range of 12-30 AWG or 0.05-3mm². The plug mates with a matching 5.08mm pitch header (not included) and includes a mating flange for secure panel-side retention. The 180° wire entry keeps the cable path straight into the clamp, which simplifies routing in junction boxes. ## Comparing 8-position to 4-position sibling The 796859-4 is the 4-position sibling in the same series, sharing identical pitch (5.08mm), current (15 A), voltage (300 V), termination style, and housing material. The 796859-8 doubles the circuit count, which matters when your BOM calls for more I/O in the same footprint width per position.","metaTitle":"796859-8 TE Connectivity Buchanan 8-Position 5.08mm Plug","metaDescription":"796859-8 TE Connectivity Buchanan 8-position plug, 5.08mm pitch, 15A, 300V. Screw rising cage clamp, free hanging. Active production. Request quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Buchanan","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS non-compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings","Header Plugs & Sockets"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Type":"Plug, Female Sockets","Color":"Green","Pitch":"0.200\\\" (5.08mm)","Series":"Buchanan","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Mating Flange","Screw Size":"M3","Current - UL":"15 A","Voltage - UL":"300 V","Current - IEC":"-","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Product Status":"Active","Torque - Screw":"0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In)","Plug Wire Entry":"180°","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Levels":"1","Insulation Height":"0.610\\\" (15.49mm)","Termination Style":"Screw - Rising Cage Clamp","Wire Strip Length":"6-7.5mm","Header Orientation":"-","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"796859","Contact Tail Length":"-","Number of Positions":"8","Positions Per Level":"8","Contact Mating Finish":"Tin","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 110°C","Wire Gauge or Range - AWG":"12-30 AWG","Wire Gauge or Range - mm²":"0.05-3mm²","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$12.5900","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$12.59000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$11.38500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$11.08400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$10.66220","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$9.87910","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$9.81888","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$9.45746","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$8.43341","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/796859-8/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 796859-8?","answer":"The 796859-8 is available through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — no stock-holding claim, sourced per your BOM quantity."},{"question":"What is the closest second-source for 796859-8?","answer":"The 796859-4 is the 4-position sibling with identical pitch, current, voltage, and termination. No direct second-source exists; the 796859-4 is the closest functional alternative if fewer positions work."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/796859-8","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/796859-8 when reusing this data. 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