Tin vs gold plating in the AMPSEAL socket family
Within the AMPSEAL socket family the 770854-1 uses tin mating contacts, while the 770854-3 carries gold plating with a 29.5µin (0.75µm) thickness — the gold version suits higher mating-cycle applications where tin fretting could be a concern. Both accept the same 16-20 AWG wire gauge and share the AMPSEAL housing interface, so the plating choice is the primary selection axis between them.
