{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"DF59-3P-2SP(50)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"DF59-3P-2SP~150~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF59-3P-2SP~150~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF59-3P-2SP(50)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose DF59 Series Terminator (Shorting) Plug, DF59-3P-2SP(50), 3 positions, 0.079\" (2.00mm) pitch, 3 A, 230 V, Gold contacts, Free Hanging (In-Line), Tray.","salesMarkdown":"The Hirose DF59-3P-2SP(50) is a 3-position terminator (shorting) plug from the DF59 series, designed to be a field-installable shorting bar for unused or test points in a harness. This part is typically used to terminate a DF59-series receptacle when a circuit is not needed, or to create a temporary short for diagnostic purposes. ## What does a terminator plug do in the DF59 series? A terminator plug like the DF59-3P-2SP(50) is not a standard wire-to-board or board-to-board interconnect. Its job is to short the three contacts together inside the plug body. When mated with a DF59 receptacle housing (such as the DF59-3P-2C), it creates a closed loop on those three circuits. This is useful for: terminating unused connector positions to prevent contamination or damage, providing a known short-circuit condition for test or diagnostic sequences, and acting as a placeholder in a harness where a later expansion is planned. The gold contact finish supports repeated mating cycles if the terminator is installed and removed during testing. ## What does the 3 A rating mean here? The 3 A per-contact rating on the DF59-3P-2SP(50) is the continuous current each shorted path can carry. Since the terminator shorts all three contacts together, the total current through the plug is the sum of the currents on each circuit returning through the short. In practice, this means the terminator is rated for the same per-circuit current as the mating receptacle and crimp terminals in the DF59 series. The 230 V voltage rating gives adequate creepage for the 2.00 mm pitch in dry indoor environments.","metaTitle":"Hirose DF59-3P-2SP(50) Terminator Plug, 3-Pos, 2.00mm Pitch","metaDescription":"Hirose DF59-3P-2SP(50) terminator (shorting) plug, 3 positions, 2.00mm pitch, 3A, 230V, gold contacts. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","LED Lighting Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Pitch":"0.079\\\" (2.00mm)","Style":"Terminator (Shorting)","Series":"DF59","Package":"Tray","Features":"-","Wire Gauge":"-","Termination":"-","Housing Color":"Natural","Mating Cycles":"-","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug","Contact Finish":"Gold","Fastening Type":"-","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"230V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Brass","Housing Material":"Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"DF59","Number of Positions":"3","Current Rating (Amps)":"3A","Operating Temperature":"-35°C ~ 105°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.8400","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/ffa279b5c492bc650db1c613810c453c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the DF59-3P-2SP(50) and how do I get a price?","answer":"The DF59-3P-2SP(50) is available to order through our distribution channel. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and lead time; availability is confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Is the DF59-3P-2SP(50) compatible with DF59 series receptacles?","answer":"Yes, the DF59-3P-2SP(50) terminator plug mates with the DF59 series receptacle housings, such as the DF59-3P-2C. The swing-lock fastening type is common across the series, ensuring positive retention when mated."},{"question":"What is the DF59-3P-2SP(50) used for?","answer":"It is a terminator (shorting) plug that shorts all three contacts together when mated with a DF59 receptacle. Typical uses include terminating unused circuits in a harness, creating a diagnostic short for testing, or protecting an open receptacle from debris."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF59-3P-2SP~150~2","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/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF59-3P-2SP~150~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}