NEMA 5-15R Panel Mount Power Receptacle — TE Connectivity 1-208979-2
The TE Connectivity 1-208979-2 is a NEMA 5-15R standard power receptacle, the 3-position female socket that accepts a standard North American 3-prong grounded plug. It is designed for panel-mount applications where a snap-in installation and IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) termination simplify field wiring — no crimp tool required for the power cord. Rated 15A at 125VAC, this is the common power inlet for equipment enclosures, test fixtures, power supplies, and industrial control panels that need a UL/CSA recognized line-voltage entry point.
This receptacle snaps into a square panel cutout measuring 24.59mm x 24.59mm, and accepts panel thicknesses from 0.030" to 0.070" (0.76mm to 1.78mm). The snap-in retention holds the connector securely without additional hardware — a clean install for sheet-metal enclosures. The panel cutout dimensions are non-negotiable; verify the opening matches before committing to the BOM.
IDC termination: power cord conductors are pressed into insulation-displacement slots inside the receptacle body — the contacts pierce the wire insulation on insertion.