TE Connectivity MTA-156 receptacle, 4-640426-1, 11 positions, 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch, 1 row, IDC termination for 18 AWG discrete wire, tin-plated contacts, locking ramp, free-hanging, closed end.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MTA-156 |
| Wire type | Discrete |
| Gender | Female Socket |
| Mounting type | Free Hanging (In-Line) |
| Connector type | Receptacle |
| Fastening type | Locking Ramp |
| Wire gauge | 18 AWG |
| Cable termination | IDC |
| Color | Orange |
| Pitch | 0.156\" (3.96mm) |
| Package | Bulk |
| Features | Closed End |
| Contact finish | Tin |
| Rows | 1 |
| Positions | 11 |
| Contact finish thickness | 80.0µin (2.03µm) |
The 4-640426-1: Wire termination is IDC—strip nothing, just cut the 18 AWG discrete wire square and push it into the slot. The insulation is displaced by the contact tines; the conductor is captured without crimping. The locking ramp engages the header's ramp catch; you'll feel it click home.
Yes, the 4-640426-1 is designed for 18 AWG discrete wire with IDC termination. The wire gauge is specified in the product specs; no stripping is required before insertion into the contact slot.
The 4-640426-1 mates with a matching MTA-156 male pin header—available in through-hole or right-angle configurations with the same 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch and locking ramp feature.