MTA-156 8-Position IDC Receptacle for 18 AWG Cable
The 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch matches the standard MTA-156 header footprint, and the orange housing provides quick visual identification on the harness. The feed-through feature allows multiple receptacles to be daisy-chained on the same cable run, simplifying multi-point connections in a harness assembly.
IDC Termination and Wire Compatibility
It accepts 18 AWG wire, either discrete strands or ribbon cable, making it a single-part solution for both harness build methods.
Mounting and Routing
Free-hanging (in-line) mounting means the receptacle floats on the cable — no board footprint needed. The feed-through design passes the cable through the housing, allowing daisy-chain routing to multiple receptacles on the same wire run. This is a practical choice for harness builders who need to tap into a common 18 AWG line at several points without splicing or additional connectors.