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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 5-557973-3 — Modular / RJ Connectors

TE 5-557973-3 RJ45 Plug, Cat5, IDC, Obsolete

MPN5-557973-3
Obsolete

TE Connectivity AMP Connectors RJ45 plug, order code 5-557973-3, 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet), Cat5 rated, translucent blue PC housing, unshielded, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts (50.0µin), IDC termination for 26-28 AWG flat oval stranded cable.

Source DocumentedChannel stated on listing & quote
Condition PhotosReal unit photos / video on request
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Worldwide DispatchDHL/FedEx — transit quoted per order
Independent supplier — new & surplus connector stock· Listing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

5-557973-3 specifications
ParameterValue
Cable typeFlat Oval Cable, Stranded Wires
Connector typePlug
Wire gauge26-28 AWG
ColorTranslucent - Blue
Contact materialPhosphor Bronze
Housing materialPolycarbonate (PC)
Length0.895\" (22.73mm)
PackageBulk
RatingsCat5
ShieldingUnshielded
TerminationIDC
Contact finishGold
Contact finish thickness50.0µin (1.27µm)
Number of positions (Contacts)8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet)

Product details

Cat5 RJ45 plug, translucent blue housing

The 5-557973-3 is an 8p8c RJ45 plug from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors, built for Cat5-rated Ethernet terminations on flat oval stranded cable. The translucent blue polycarbonate housing accepts 26-28 AWG conductors via IDC contacts with 50.0µin gold plating on phosphor bronze.

Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels

The 5-557973-3 is marked Obsolete by TE Connectivity AMP Connectors. No official successor or pin-compatible replacement is listed from the original manufacturer. Available through independent surplus channels; quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. Bulk packaging is standard.