What This 34-Position IDC Receptacle Does in a Harness
The TE Connectivity AMP-Latch 1658620-8 is a 34-circuit, dual-row receptacle built for mass-termination to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable via IDC contacts. The housing is black, free-hanging (in-line), and includes a feed-through feature — the ribbon cable passes straight through the back of the connector rather than terminating at a right angle. That matters when you are routing cable bundles inside a chassis and need the exit direction to match the cable tray or card guide.
Termination and Wiring — IDC on 26-28 AWG Ribbon
This receptacle terminates to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable using a standard IDC press. The fork contacts pierce the insulation and make contact with the conductor in one stroke. The connector ships in a tube, which protects the fork contacts during handling before the IDC press.