The TE 208101-1 is a front-mount latch block for the AMPLIMITE D-subminiature connector family. It is a two-piece accessory — not a connector itself — that secures the plug and receptacle together after mating, preventing the pair from vibrating loose in a panel or cable assembly. The block fits any standard AMPLIMITE shell from DB9 up to DB37, so one part number covers the full size range on your BOM. The M3 feature in the listing refers to the screw hardware used with the latch block — M3 threaded fasteners are the standard for AMPLIMITE D-sub jack-screw and slide-lock assemblies. The latch block itself does not include the mating connector, only the retention mechanism that clamps the two halves together.
Compatibility and Installation
This latch block is designed for use with the full AMPLIMITE series of D-sub connectors, covering 9 through 37 positions. It mounts on the front (mating face) of the connector pair, straddling the shell flanges. The two-piece design allows the block to be installed after the connectors are mated, which is useful for field assembly or rework where you need to access the contacts after the initial mate. The package is Bulk, so it ships loose — no tape-and-reel or tray. For a harness shop building D-sub cable assemblies, this is the expected format: you pull one block per connector pair and install it at the final assembly station.