3.96mm Power Double Lock Receptacle Housing — 3 Circuits, Latch Holder
The TE 179464-1 is a 3-position receptacle housing from the Power Double Lock series, designed for wire-to-wire or wire-to-board power interconnects in appliances, industrial controls, and automotive interior harnesses. The 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch gives enough spacing for 600V-class creepage without forcing an oversized connector footprint. The latch holder fastening type provides a positive lock that resists vibration-induced separation — the housing clicks into place with the mating header and stays there until the latch is deliberately released. Contacts are not included with this housing. You will need to order the matching Power Double Lock crimp terminals separately.
What It Mates With and What Contacts Fit
The 179464-1 mates with the Power Double Lock header (e.g., TE 179463 series) at the same 3.96mm pitch, 3 positions. For the crimp terminals, use TE part numbers 179464-2 (tin) or 179464-3 (gold) — these are the tab contacts that snap into the housing cavities. The free-hanging in-line mounting means this housing is intended for cable-to-cable or cable-to-board applications where the receptacle floats in the harness, not panel-mounted.
Lifecycle and Sourcing
No last-time-buy notice is on record. No official second-source cross-reference exists.