Sizing the Shunt to the Header Pitch
The 880584-1: The 3A per-contact rating means it handles signal-level current and small loads, but stay under that ceiling if the shunt carries power across the pair.

TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 880584-1, Closed Top Grip shunt, 2 positions (1 x 2), 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, female sockets, 15.0µin gold contact finish, 3A rating, black thermoplastic housing, UL94 V-0.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Closed Top, Grip |
| Current rating | 3A |
| Color | Black |
| Height | 0.551\" (14.00mm) |
| Housing material | Thermoplastic |
| Material flammability rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Pitch | 0.100\" (2.54mm) |
| Gender | Female Sockets |
| Package | Bulk |
| Contact finish | Gold |
| Contact finish thickness | 15.0µin (0.38µm) |
| Number of positions or pins | 2 (1 x 2) |
The 880584-1: The 3A per-contact rating means it handles signal-level current and small loads, but stay under that ceiling if the shunt carries power across the pair.
Yes. The closed-top grip housing slides over the pins and shorts them together.
That's the standard grade for moderate reconnect duty — not flash, not heavy-duty, but enough for field reconfiguration cycles.
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