AMPLIMITE HDP-20 Stamped Socket Contact, 24-28 AWG
Crimp termination is the standard for field-assembled D-sub connectors — no soldering iron needed, and the crimp tooling produces a gas-tight joint that matches the wire gauge. The 24-28 AWG range covers the common signal wire sizes used in control cabling, serial interfaces, and instrumentation harnesses. The stamped construction keeps the per-contact cost low for high-volume builds.
Gold Plating and Mating Cycles
This thickness is standard for D-sub contacts rated for repeated mating — tin-plated contacts would fret and oxidize under the same duty. For a harness that sees field service or periodic reconnection, the gold finish on the 205311-3 extends the usable life of the mated pair well beyond a tin alternative.