AMP-Latch 16-Position IDC Receptacle
The blue housing includes a polarizing key to prevent mis-mating and an integral strain relief that protects the IDC termination point from cable pull.
This receptacle terminates 28-30 AWG ribbon cable using the insulation displacement method—no stripping, no soldering. The 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch matches standard 16-conductor ribbon cable, and the dual-row layout keeps the connector width compact for dense board-edge layouts.
Comparison to 17-Position Sibling
The closest functional peer in the AMP-Latch family is the 1-226733-4, a 17-position receptacle with the same 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, dual-row layout, IDC termination, and free-hanging mount. The 16-position 1-1658526-1 matches a 16-conductor ribbon cable exactly; the 17-position sibling is for applications needing an extra line, such as a ground or shield wire. Both are active, ROHS3 compliant, and use the same gold-plated contacts.