The TE Connectivity AMP-Latch 1658620-1 is a 10-position, dual-row IDC receptacle designed for 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch ribbon cable. It terminates 26-28 AWG ribbon cable using insulation displacement contacts — no stripping or crimping required. The feed-through feature allows the ribbon cable to pass through the connector body, enabling daisy-chain wiring where multiple connectors share the same cable run — a practical detail for bus-style signal distribution.
The 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch is the standard spacing for AMP-Latch and most industry IDC headers — it matches the common 0.100" x 0.100" grid pattern on prototyping boards and legacy backplanes. The 10 positions in two rows (5 per row) with 0.100" (2.54mm) row spacing means it mates with a 2x5 pin header on the same pitch. Wire gauge is restricted to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable. Using cable outside this range risks unreliable IDC termination — too thin and the fork contact won't bite; too thick and the insulation may not displace cleanly.
This receptacle mates with any standard 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, 2x5 pin header — typically the TE AMP-Latch series headers (such as the 1-1658621-x family) or equivalent industry-standard headers. The IDC termination requires a hand or pneumatic press tool to push the ribbon cable onto the fork contacts; the connector ships in a tube for handling during assembly. The black housing is color-coded for the AMP-Latch series, though color alone isn't a keying feature — the polarization comes from the header's shroud and the receptacle's keying ribs.