The TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE 208101-9 is a front-mount latch block — an accessory, not a connector. It snaps onto the front of a standard D-sub hood or backshell and provides the threaded 4-40 mounting hole that secures the mating plug or receptacle. The latch block covers the full shell-size range from DB9 through DB37, so one part number handles multiple position counts on the same harness.
Mounting and Hardware Fit
The 4-40 thread is the standard UNC size for D-sub hardware — the same thread found on jackscrews and slide-lock posts across the AMPLIMITE line. The latch block mounts on the front face of the connector hood, not the rear panel, so it engages the mating connector before the shell fully seats. This keeps the latch accessible for field service without disassembling the cable clamp.
Position Range and Compatibility
Rated for 9 through 37 positions, the 208101-9 fits the standard D-sub shell sizes: DE-9, DA-15, DB-25, DC-37. The latch block itself is position-agnostic — it indexes off the shell outline, not the pin count.