TE Connectivity Multi-Lock socket, order code 316837-2, 18-22 AWG, gold contact finish, crimp termination, socket contact, Tape & Reel packaging.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Multi-Lock |
| Wire gauge | 18-22 AWG |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) |
| Pin or socket | Socket |
| Contact finish | Gold |
| Contact termination | Crimp |
The 316837-2's 18-22 AWG wire range and gold finish set it apart from the tin-plated 316836-1 (20-22 AWG) and the gold 173716-2 (20-22 AWG). All three share the same crimp termination and socket form — the selection decision is wire gauge and plating duty.
The 316836-1 is a tin-plated socket accepting 20-22 AWG; the 316837-2 is gold-plated and accepts 18-22 AWG. The wider wire range and gold finish suit applications requiring higher corrosion resistance or more mating cycles.