{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"RP34-8SP-3SC(71)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"RP34-8SP-3SC~171~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/RP34-8SP-3SC~171~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/RP34-8SP-3SC(71)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose RP34 series, Plug, Female Sockets, 3 positions, Crimp termination, Free Hanging (In-Line), UL94 V-0, Last Buy.","salesMarkdown":"The Hirose RP34-8SP-3SC(71) is a 3-position plug from the RP34 series, using female socket contacts terminated by crimp. This part is on a Last Buy lifecycle. That means Hirose has announced end-of-life for this specific order code, and the window to place final production orders is open now. Once that window closes, the part will no longer be manufactured. ## Mating and Termination — Harness Shop Checklist The RP34-8SP-3SC(71) is a plug with female sockets, so it mates with an RP34 series receptacle header (male pins). Termination is crimp — the socket contacts are applied with a crimp tool and die, not soldered. For a harness builder, that means the wire gauge range and the specific crimp applicator matter more than the connector body itself; the contact part number and its crimp specification are what determine pull-out force and contact resistance. The free-hanging mounting means no panel cutout or board footprint — the plug floats in the harness and latches to its mating half.","metaTitle":"Hirose RP34-8SP-3SC(71) RP34 Series 3-Position Plug","metaDescription":"Hirose RP34-8SP-3SC(71) RP34 series 3-position plug, female sockets, crimp termination, free-hanging, UL94 V-0.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Last Buy","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Series":"RP34","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Termination":"Crimp","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug, Female Sockets","Product Status":"Last Time Buy","Voltage Rating":"-","Approval Agency":"-","Connector Style":"RP34","Panel Thickness":"-","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"RP34","Number of Positions":"3","Current Rating (Amps)":"-","Panel Cutout Dimensions":"-","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4.1900","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/8424537a6b6145fb8770fbecb5c1f2c1.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/RP34-8SP-3SC(71)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is RP34-8SP-3SC(71) discontinued?","answer":"Yes, the RP34-8SP-3SC(71) is on a Last Buy lifecycle. Hirose has designated this order code for end-of-life, meaning final production orders are being accepted now. After the Last Buy window closes, it will no longer be manufactured."},{"question":"What is the replacement for RP34-8SP-3SC(71)?","answer":"A direct pin-compatible drop-in replacement from Hirose is not listed. For a BOM requiring this exact 3-position crimp plug, the options are a lifetime buy during the Last Buy window or sourcing from the surplus/broker channel after that."},{"question":"What is the mating connector for RP34-8SP-3SC(71)?","answer":"The RP34-8SP-3SC(71) is a plug with female sockets, so it mates with an RP34 series receptacle header that carries male pins. The specific mating half order code depends on the circuit count and orientation needed for the assembly."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/RP34-8SP-3SC~171~2","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/RP34-8SP-3SC~171~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T18:04:01.345Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T18:04:01.345Z","indexable":true}}