2-Position IDC Receptacle for MTA-156 Harnesses
The 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch matches standard MTA-156 headers — the same pitch used across the series for board-to-wire interconnects in appliance, HVAC, and industrial control panels.
Gold Plating and Contact Reliability
This matters for a field-serviceable harness where the connector may be unmated and re-mated during equipment maintenance. The gold layer sits on the mating surface; the IDC slot itself is designed to bite through the wire insulation and make contact with the conductor, so the plating grade at the termination point is less critical than the mating interface.
IDC Termination and Wire Preparation
No separate crimp terminal, no crimp tool. The 18 AWG rating is the wire size the slot is designed for; using a different gauge risks poor contact or insulation damage. The closed-end feature acts as a mechanical stop, so the wire cannot push through the back of the housing during the IDC press operation. The receptacle accepts either discrete wires or ribbon cable, making it flexible for point-to-point wiring or mass-terminated ribbon harnesses.
This receptacle mates with standard MTA-156 headers — the 0.156" pitch and single-row layout are common across the series.