MTA-156 IDC Receptacle for 18 AWG Discrete Wire
At a 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch, it mates with the matching MTA-156 pin header, locking into place with an integral locking ramp that resists vibration in harness assemblies. The closed-end housing prevents the wire from pushing past the insulation displacement slot, ensuring consistent termination depth every cycle. The orange colour of the housing is standard for this position count in the MTA-156 family, aiding visual identification on the assembly line or during field service.
Termination and Tooling
IDC termination for 18 AWG discrete wire requires a dedicated hand tool or bench press with the appropriate MTA-156 die set — the connector does not accept a generic crimp tool. The closed-end feature guides the wire into the slot and prevents over-insertion, but the insulation must be stripped to the correct length for the IDC tines to bite through and make contact with the conductor.