The TE Connectivity AMP-Latch 1658623-8 is a 34-position IDC receptacle built for mass-termination to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable. The forked contact design pierces the ribbon cable insulation in one press operation, making it a production-friendly choice for parallel data and control interconnects inside enclosures, backplanes, and card cages. The black housing is free-hanging (in-line), with a feed-through feature that lets the ribbon cable pass straight through, simplifying routing in tight chassis layouts.
IDC termination to 26-28 AWG ribbon cable — the forked contacts slice the insulation and grip the conductor in a single stroke. No stripping, no crimping. The 0.100" row spacing matches standard 0.100" pitch ribbon cable, so a 34-conductor cable aligns directly with the two rows of contacts.
Mates with any 0.100" pitch AMP-Latch header of the same 34-position count. The 2-row layout and keyed polarization prevent misalignment during assembly. The latch on the mating header snaps into the receptacle body for positive retention — no secondary lock required. For a field swap: same pitch, same pinout, go.