2-Position IDC Connector for 18 AWG — SMT Right-Angle
The TE Connectivity 2106003-2 is a 2-position individual-wire IDC connector built for 18 AWG cable at a 4.00 mm pitch. It terminates discrete wires — not ribbon cable — using insulation-displacement contacts that pierce the jacket in a single press operation. A closed-end housing gives a positive stop during wire insertion, preventing over-travel that could damage the contacts.
Pitch and Wire Gauge — What Drives the Fit
The 4.00 mm cable pitch and board-side pitch match each other, so the footprint on the PCB lines up with the wire spacing. That 4.00 mm spacing is sized for the heavier 18 AWG wire this part accepts.
Termination and Assembly — IDC for Discrete Wires
This connector uses IDC termination, meaning the 18 AWG wire is pressed into slots that cut through the insulation and grip the conductor. No stripping, no crimping — one tool stroke terminates both contacts simultaneously. The closed-end housing acts as a wire stop, so the stripped end butts against the back wall and the insulation sits at the correct depth.