The TE Connectivity 216165-1 is a high-density D-sub receptacle housing from the AMPLIMITE HDP-22 series, designed for use with female crimp contacts. It carries 26 positions arranged in 3 rows, following the shell size 2 (DA, A) high-density layout — the same footprint as a standard DA-26 but with tighter contact spacing to pack more circuits into the same shell. The housing is free-hanging (in-line), with an unthreaded flange for panel-mounting via screws or slide-locks. The shell is steel with tin plating for EMI shielding, and the dielectric is glass-filled nylon rated UL94 V-0. This is a signal-grade interconnect for industrial control panels, data communications equipment, and test fixtures where a dense, removable D-sub connection is needed.
This receptacle mates with a high-density D-sub plug housing of the same shell size 2 layout — look for the matching 26-position male housing, such as the TE 216165-2 or other AMPLIMITE HDP-22 plug housings. The unthreaded flange accepts standard D-sub hardware (4-40 jackscrews or slide-locks) for panel retention. The steel shell provides continuity for shield current when mated.