The TE Connectivity AMP-Latch 1-1658623-0 is a 50-position, 2-row receptacle designed for mass-termination to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable via IDC contacts. The black housing includes a feed-through feature that lets the ribbon cable pass straight through the connector body, simplifying cable routing in tight chassis layouts.
Contact Finish and Termination Details
That plating grade is specified for reliable signal-level connections over repeated mating cycles — the gold-palladium alloy resists corrosion better than straight gold in mixed-gas environments, which matters for telecom or industrial control cabinets where the connector stays mated for years. IDC termination pierces the ribbon cable insulation in one press operation; the 26-28 AWG range covers the standard ribbon cable gauges used for parallel data buses and I/O interfaces.