Crimp termination and wire range
The 350980-2 is the tin-plated crimp socket in the SL-156 series, accepting 18-24 AWG wire with a contact finish thickness of 130.0µin (3.30µm). Crimp termination suits automated or hand-tool assembly; the socket mates with SL-156 header pins for power applications.
Plating choices across the SL-156 family
Within the same wire gauge range, the 350980-2's tin plating (130.0µin) contrasts with the gold-plated 350980-3 (30.0µin gold) and the thinner tin finish of 3-350980-1 (80.0µin tin) — the plating grade and thickness affect contact resistance stability over mating cycles.
