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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 796640-2 — Header Plugs & Sockets

TE Connectivity 796640-2 Buchanan 2-Pos 5mm Plug

MPN796640-2
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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Buchanan series, 796640-2, Plug, Female Sockets, 2 positions, 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch, 15 A, 300 V, green, free-hanging, screw-cage termination, side-stacking capable.

$1.3900Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
SeriesBuchanan
Source DocumentedChannel stated on listing & quote
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Independent supplier — new & surplus connector stock· Listing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

796640-2 key specifications
ParameterValue
TypePlug, Female Sockets
SeriesBuchanan
MountingFree Hanging (In-Line)
Voltage - UL300 V
Current - UL15 A
Plug wire entry180°
Wire strip length6-7.5mm
Wire gauge or range - AWG12-30 AWG
Wire gauge or range - mm20.05-3mm²
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 110°C
ColorGreen
Contact materialPhosphor Bronze

All specifications

796640-2 additional specifications
ParameterValue
Housing materialPolyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6
Insulation height0.610\" (15.49mm)
Material flammability ratingUL94 V-0
Pitch0.197\" (5.00mm)
PackageBulk
FeaturesRetention Latches (Non-Wire Side), Side Stacking
Screw sizeM3
Torque - screw0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In)
Number of levels1
Termination styleScrew - Rising Cage Clamp
Positions2
Positions per level2
Contact mating finishTin

Product details

2-position 5mm pitch plug for wire-to-board terminal blocks

The 796640-2 is a 2-position plug from the TE Buchanan series, using a 5.00 mm pitch and rated 15 A at 300 V. It accepts 12-30 AWG wire via a rising cage clamp screw termination. Contact mating finish is tin.

Side stacking and retention latches for multi-position builds

This plug includes retention latches on the non-wire side and supports side stacking, allowing multiple 2-position plugs to be ganged into a wider assembly without a custom header. The 180° wire entry and M3 screw with 0.79 Nm torque specification simplify field wiring. Strip length is 6-7.5 mm.

No stock-holding claim.

Frequently asked questions

Can 796640-2 be side stacked?

Yes, the plug includes side-stacking features and retention latches on the non-wire side, allowing multiple plugs to be assembled side by side.

What is the torque specification for the screw on 796640-2?

The torque is 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In) for the M3 screw.