IDC termination eliminates wire stripping — the 22 AWG conductor is pressed into the slot, displacing insulation to make contact. The closed-end feature prevents the cable from pushing through the housing, which is a common assembly error with open-end IDC connectors. The receptacle accepts both discrete wires and ribbon cable, making it flexible for harness builds.
Contact Plating and Mating Duty
The locking ramp adds mechanical retention, reducing fretting at the contact interface under vibration.