TE Connectivity Multimate III+ stamped socket, 788088-1, 28-30 AWG, gold 30.0µin (0.76µm) contact finish, crimp termination, Tape & Reel / Cut Tape.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Stamped |
| Series | Multimate III+ |
| Wire gauge | 28-30 AWG |
| Contact material | Brass |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) |
| Pin or socket | Socket |
| Contact finish | Gold |
| Contact termination | Crimp |
| Contact finish thickness | 30.0µin (0.76µm) |
Rated for 28-30 AWG wire, this socket targets fine-strand signal wiring typical of control panels, sensor harnesses, and I/O cabling. The crimp termination requires a tool matched to the Multimate III+ contact geometry — the wire barrel must deform cleanly around the conductor without cutting strands. Using a wire size outside the 28-30 AWG range will compromise pull-force retention and contact resistance.
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