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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors

TE AMPLIMITE HDF-20 1658613-3, D-Sub Plug 15 Pos IDC

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TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HDF-20 D-Sub Plug, 15 Positions, 2 Rows, IDC Termination, 26-28 AWG, Gold Contacts, Steel Shell, Black Thermoplastic, UL94 V-0.

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Specifications

1658613-3 Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesAMPLIMITE HDF-20
GenderSignal
Mounting typeFree Hanging (In-Line)
Connector typePlug, Male Pins
Current rating1.25A
Wire gauge26-28 AWG, Stranded or Solid
Shell size, connector layout2 (DA, A)
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 105°C
ColorBlack
Contact materialPhosphor Bronze
Dielectric materialThermoplastic
Shell material, finishSteel, Tin Plated
Material flammability ratingUL94 V-0
PackageBulk
FeaturesFeed Through, Grounding Indents
TerminationIDC, Ribbon Cable
Contact finishGold
Flange featureHousing/Shell (Unthreaded)
Rows2
Positions15

Product details

The TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HDF-20 1658613-3 is a 15-position D-sub plug with male pins, designed for IDC termination to 26-28 AWG stranded or solid ribbon cable. It sits in the standard DA (A) shell size — the 15-pin layout that matches the common DB-15 footprint.

Termination and Cable Prep — What the IDC Means for Your Build

This is an IDC (insulation displacement) connector, not a crimp or solder type. It accepts 26-28 AWG stranded or solid wire — the narrower range than a typical IDC connector (many take 24-28 AWG) means the cable spec is locked: if your harness uses 24 AWG ribbon, this part won't terminate reliably. The steel shell with tin plating and the grounding indents provide a continuous shield path from the cable braid through the connector body to the mating receptacle shell.

Contact Metallurgy and Duty Cycle

Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts. Phosphor bronze as the base spring material holds contact force after years of thermal cycling. For a 15-position fully loaded connector, that's 18.75 A total across the interface, but the derating curve (not published here) will pull that down above 85°C ambient.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1658613-3 include a backshell or strain relief?

No. The listing shows an unthreaded housing/flange and no backshell or strain relief included. The features listed are Feed Through and Grounding Indents — the connector body passes the cable straight through and the shell provides the shield bond. A separate backshell kit (e.g., TE AMPLIMITE series) would need to be added to the BOM if strain relief or cable clamp is required.