The TE Connectivity 8-215083-8 is an 18-position IDC plug from the Micro-MaTch series, designed for terminating 28 AWG ribbon cable. The red housing is free-hanging (in-line), and the contacts are tin-plated male pins.
Key Features and Termination
The cable is pressed onto the fork contacts, which pierce the insulation and make contact with the conductor. This plug accepts 28 AWG ribbon cable only; the IDC slot geometry is sized for that gauge. The feed-through feature means the cable passes straight through the connector body, which is typical for daisy-chain or pass-through wiring in a harness.
