The TE Connectivity AMP-Latch 1658620-7 is a 30-position IDC receptacle designed for mass-termination to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable. The forked contact design pierces the ribbon cable insulation in a single press operation, making it a production-friendly choice for internal board-to-peripheral harnesses in computer, telecom, and industrial equipment.
What the Gold Plating Means for the Connection
It resists oxidation and fretting corrosion in low-current signal circuits, which is the typical duty for a ribbon-cable interconnect. The gold layer also supports repeated mating cycles — useful if the harness is disconnected during field service or reconfiguration.
The feed-through feature allows daisy-chaining multiple receptacles along the same ribbon cable without cutting the conductors.