The TE Connectivity AMP-Latch 5746613-1 is an 8-position, 2-row DIP header designed for IDC termination to 0.050" (1.27mm) pitch ribbon cable. This is the vertical, through-hole version — no right-angle or press-fit option here. The header accepts 28 AWG stranded or 26-30 AWG solid wire through the IDC slot, and the feed-through feature lets the cable pass straight through the connector for daisy-chaining.
No stripping or soldering required. The wire gauge range is 28 AWG stranded or 26-30 AWG solid; stranded 28 AWG is the most common choice for standard ribbon cable. The contacts are gold-plated (5.00µin / 0.127µm), which provides a reliable, corrosion-resistant connection for signal-level currents. The housing is black, and the part ships in tray packaging.
Key differences: the 5746613-1 has 8 positions (half the count), uses gold contacts (5.00µin), and has a row spacing of 0.300" (7.62mm). The board footprint and cable width differ — the 8-position header is narrower and fits a standard 8-conductor ribbon cable, while the 16-position requires a wider cable and board layout. Choose based on your circuit count and contact plating preference.