Discrete-Wire IDC Receptacle for Harness Assembly
The TE Connectivity MTA-156 3-640426-7 is a 7-position single-row receptacle that terminates 18 AWG discrete wire directly through an IDC slot — no wire stripping, no crimp contacts, and no secondary insertion tool.
IDC Termination for 18 AWG Discrete Wire
For 18 AWG discrete wire, that means no crimp tool, no loose terminals, and one less step on the assembly line. The wire type is discrete, not ribbon cable, so each conductor is routed individually through the harness.
Mating Half and Housing Fit
The closed-end feature means the housing is fully enclosed on the wire-entry side, which keeps debris out of the IDC slot during handling. Free-hanging (in-line) mounting lets it sit anywhere along the harness without a board mount.