{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"8-968971-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"8-968971-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/8-968971-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/8-968971-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity MCP series receptacle housing, 8-968971-2, 9 positions, 3 rows, 5.00mm pitch, 5.50mm row spacing, locking ramp, gray PBT housing, crimp termination, free-hanging.","salesMarkdown":"## The 9-Position 3-Row Housing That Needs Its Own Terminals The TE Connectivity MCP 8-968971-2 is a 9-position receptacle housing in a 3-row layout on 5.00mm pitch, with 5.50mm row spacing. This is a power-distribution housing for automotive and industrial harnesses where the 3-row density packs more circuits into a compact cavity than a 2-row layout at the same pitch. The 5.00mm pitch and 5.50mm row spacing mean the mating header must match these exact dimensions; a 4.2mm or 6.0mm pitch header will not fit. ## Why the 3-Row Layout Matters for Your Harness Most MCP housings in this pitch range are 2-row designs. The 8-968971-2 uses 3 rows to fit 9 positions into a shorter overall length than a 2-row 9-position housing would require. That matters when the connector cavity in the junction box or ECU has a length constraint but enough width for the extra row. The 5.50mm row spacing keeps adequate creepage between rows for the power levels this series handles.","metaTitle":"TE MCP 8-968971-2 Receptacle Housing, 9 Pos 5.00mm","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity MCP 8-968971-2 receptacle housing, 9 positions, 3 rows, 5.00mm pitch, locking ramp, -40°C to 120°C. RoHS. Contacts not included.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"MCP","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","Connector Housings"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Gray","Pitch":"0.197\\\" (5.00mm)","Series":"MCP","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Row Spacing":"0.217\\\" (5.50mm)","Contact Type":"Female Socket","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Fastening Type":"Locking Ramp","Number of Rows":"3","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"968971","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled","Number of Positions":"9","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 120°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.4100","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$1.41000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.32000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$1.27080","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$1.25840","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.13560","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$1.09872","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.00052","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.89617","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.83479","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 8-968971-2 and how do I get a price?","answer":"Submit a request for quote with your target quantity, and we will confirm current pricing and availability at quote time."},{"question":"What contacts are compatible with 8-968971-2?","answer":"The 8-968971-2 is a housing only — contacts are not included. It accepts MCP series female socket crimp terminals. The exact terminal part number depends on your wire gauge; TE MCP terminals for 5.00mm pitch housings are the correct family."},{"question":"Is 8-968971-2 RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the 8-968971-2 is RoHS compliant."},{"question":"Does 8-968971-2 include a locking ramp?","answer":"Yes, the 8-968971-2 has a locking ramp fastening type for positive latching with the mating header."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/8-968971-2","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/8-968971-2 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}}