IDC Receptacle for Ribbon-Cable Harnesses
The TE Connectivity AMPMODU MTE 5-103974-4 is a 5-position single-row receptacle designed for insulation-displacement termination (IDC) to 22-26 AWG ribbon cable. The housing is black and ships in tube packaging, consistent with automated or bench-top harness assembly lines.
Termination and Contact Design
This is a fast, repeatable process for harness builders, but it requires the correct tooling (a hand press or pneumatic applicator) and the cable must be the right gauge and type.
Closed-End Housing and Mating
The housing is marked with the "Closed End" feature, meaning the back of the receptacle is sealed — no cable exit on the opposite side. This is typical for a cable-end connector that terminates at the end of a ribbon cable, not a pass-through or daisy-chain configuration. The single-row, 5-position layout mates with the corresponding AMPMODU MTE header (same pitch, same position count). The free-hanging design means the connector is supported by the cable strain relief, not a panel or board lock. For vibration-prone environments, verify that the mating header has a locking ramp or detent — the receptacle itself does not carry a separate latch in the listed specs.