Gold-plated contacts at 31.5µin (0.80µm) thickness handle signal-level duty across repeated mating cycles. The gray housing includes a feed-through slot for daisy-chaining ribbon cables and a polarizing key that prevents mis-mating in multi-connector harness assemblies.
This receptacle terminates via insulation displacement to 28 AWG stranded or 26-30 AWG solid ribbon cable. The IDC slot geometry is designed for the AMP-Latch series — the termination presses the ribbon conductors into bifurcated contacts that pierce the insulation without stripping. The free-hanging (in-line) mount suits cable-to-board or cable-to-cable harness runs where the receptacle floats on the ribbon rather than locking to a panel.
Contact Plating and Signal Duty
Gold plating at 31.5µin (0.80µm) on the female socket contacts is the governing spec for cycle life — this thickness supports moderate reconnection duty in clean, indoor environments. The gold finish prevents oxidation on the mating interface, keeping contact resistance stable across the life of the harness. For a signal-level interconnect, the plating grade matters more than a headline current rating that is not stated here.
Feed-Through and Polarizing Key
The feed-through feature passes the ribbon cable through the receptacle body, allowing a second connector to be daisy-chained on the same cable run — useful for distributing a bus signal to multiple boards without a separate tap. The polarizing key aligns with the matching header's keyway, guaranteeing the receptacle mates in one orientation only.