What This 10-Position Power Double Lock Housing Is
The TE Connectivity 5-177912-1 is the 10-position, 2-row receptacle housing in the Power Double Lock series.
The Glow Wire Compliant feature on this housing means it passes the IEC 60695-2-11 glow-wire test at 850°C, a requirement for household appliances and similar equipment where a hot component could ignite the housing. The housing carries a RoHS Compliant status.
Mating, Termination, and Panel Mounting
This is a crimp-termination receptacle housing — the contacts (sold separately) are crimped onto 20-24 AWG wire, inserted into the cavity, and retained by the latch holder. The panel mount, snap-in feature allows the housing to be pressed into a rectangular panel cutout without hardware, which is common for appliance power entry or distribution boxes. The tab-type contacts mate with the corresponding plug housing in the Power Double Lock series; the latch holder engages audibly to confirm the connection.