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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 2-173983-3 — Direct Wire-to-Board

TE 2-173983-3 CT Amp-In IDC Connector, 3 Pos, 26-28 AWG

MPN2-173983-3
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TE Connectivity CT Amp-In, IDC connector, 3 positions, 1 row, 0.079" (2.00mm) pitch, through-hole right-angle, 26-28 AWG, tin contacts, tray pack.

$0.4500Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
SeriesCT Amp-In
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

2-173983-3 specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesCT Amp-In
MountingThrough Hole, Right Angle
Connector typeIndividual Wires
Wire gauge26-28 AWG
Cable pitch0.079\" (2.00mm)
Cable terminationIDC
ColorYellow
PackageTray
Contact finishTin
Rows1
Board-Side pitch0.079\" (2.00mm)
Positions3

Product details

3-Position IDC Wire-to-Board Connector

The 0.079" (2.00mm) pitch on both the cable side and the board side keeps the footprint compact for a 3-circuit harness.

Unlike a crimp-to-wire connector that requires a separate terminal and a crimp tool, the 2-173983-3 uses an insulation-displacement slot. You press the wire into the slot and the contact edges cut through the insulation to make connection. It saves the cost of loose terminals and a crimp cycle, but the wire must be 26-28 AWG solid or stranded — the slot geometry won't grip a finer or thicker gauge. The yellow housing colour is a visual cue on the line; it's not functional keying.

Frequently asked questions

What wire gauge does 2-173983-3 accept?

It accepts 26-28 AWG wire. The IDC slot is sized for that range — using a thinner or thicker gauge risks a poor connection or damaged insulation.