What This Connector Is and Where It Fits
The TE 102398-1 is a 6-position, dual-row AMPMODU MT receptacle built for IDC termination to 22-26 AWG discrete or ribbon cable. The 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch matches the standard AMPMODU header footprint — the same spacing used across the MT series for board-to-wire signal interconnects. Gold plating at 30.0µin (0.76µm) on the female socket contacts gives this connector a solid mating-cycle life for applications that see repeated disconnect and reconnect, like test equipment or field-service harnesses. The closed-end housing prevents stubbing against the header shroud during blind mating, and the free-hanging (in-line) mount lets it sit anywhere along a cable run without a board anchor.
Termination and Wiring
IDC termination means the wire insulation is pierced by the contact tines as the cover is pressed down — no stripping, no crimping, no solder. The 22-26 AWG range covers common signal wire sizes; the slot geometry in the housing is tuned for that range, so using wire outside it risks an unreliable connection or a broken tine. For ribbon cable, the dual-row layout at 0.100" row spacing aligns with standard 0.100" pitch ribbon, making this a drop-in replacement for mass-termination harness builds. The black closed-end housing gives a visual cue that the cable is fully inserted before the cover is seated.